The administration of United States President Donald Trump is taking steps to fire or place on leave nearly all employees of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), sparking concerns about the future of American humanitarian aid and global influence. According to a notice posted on USAID’s website, all employees except for those handling “mission-critical … Read more
As the United States winds back humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia, its rival China may see an opportunity to expand its influence in a region where it has directed billions of dollars in investment and aid, analysts say. In a little over three weeks since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Washington has frozen nearly all … Read more
A major shake-up in the fight against corruption in global development projects has unfolded as the World Bank announced the 30-month debarment of two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, along with their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Norman Bwuruk Didam. The sanctions stem from fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices … Read more
In a powerful plea that has resonated across the globe, David Beckham, the renowned English football legend and philanthropist, took the stage at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) to address a pressing issue that is far from the field but equally important— the rights of girls worldwide. As the world’s leading economic and political … Read more