The US is significantly reducing its development aid and diplomatic missions in Africa, sparking worries about the future of health, education, and economic progress.
A leaked Trump administration plan outlines cuts to USAID programs and a 90-day aid freeze initiated in January.
This has already impacted vital health initiatives like HIV/AIDS treatment and malaria prevention, forcing some nations to scale back.
USAID is shifting focus to fewer “strategic countries,” leaving others with minimal assistance.
Diplomatically, the US plans to close several embassies and consulates across the continent and may dissolve State Department units dedicated to African affairs and related issues.
While some African nations are seeking domestic solutions, experts warn that without diversified partnerships and better resource management, years of development gains could be reversed.
