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Sweden cuts aid to 5 countries to free up financial support to Ukraine
5 December 2025The move, which will close three embassies, is part of a "responsible" shift, the government says, but aid groups fear the humanitarian impact.
Exclusive: US and EU aim to kill UN college education subsidy
5 December 2025The Trump administration claims U.N. austerity measures need to cut deeper.
The US signs first bilateral health deal with Kenya for $1.6 billion
5 December 2025U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the East African nation a "perfect partner" to serve as a proof-of-concept in efforts to create "a sustainable U.S. health assistance model." Kenya's Ministry of Health called it "quite a departure from the past."
How a former USAID staffer created a network of security experts
5 December 2025After his USAID division was cut, strategist Kevin Melton launched a risk-analysis consulting firm to provide strategic advisory services to governments and international organizations working in peacebuilding and related fields.
Qatar’s quiet rise as a development powerhouse
5 December 2025Across the Gulf, aid has become a primary lever of diplomacy — and Syria is emerging as its latest proving ground.
Kenya lands $1B debt-for-food swap with US DFC
5 December 2025The Kenyan government and the DFC have inked a deal to swap $1 billion of debt in exchange for food security investments.
Germany overhauls foreign office amid major humanitarian budget cuts
5 December 2025Germany has buckled down on its humanitarian aid cuts from last year. The collapse is triggering a foreign policy pivot toward security and geoeconomics.
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How country-led ecosystems drive sustainable health impact
5 December 2025Opinion: When public-private partnerships are embedded within a country-led, interconnected ecosystem, they increase efficiency, accountability, and sustainability.