France opens investigation into alleged torture and war crimes by Israel against French activists detained during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing severe mistreatment and sexual abuse claims.
UK Development Minister Jenny Chapman admitted that foreign aid cuts, including from the UK, have undermined the response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda. She acknowledged that more resources are needed to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no proven vaccine or treatment.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading, with over 1,000 cases and 223 suspected deaths. Misinformation on social media hinders containment efforts, while reduced funding for organizations like the International Rescue Committee limits public health messaging. The US states it responded rapidly and funding levels remain unaffected.
A new report by ISGlobal estimates that cuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France, and Germany could lead to over 11.5 million preventable deaths by 2030. The UK's ODA spending is projected to fall by 45%, Germany's by 37%, and France's by 30%, with significant impacts on global health and development.
A study in Science links the termination of USAID to a surge in violence in Africa, as reduced livelihoods and resources created incentives for conflict. Protests at a Kenyan refugee camp exemplify the findings.
USAID's 90% contract cut in Feb 2025 impacted Philippines, affecting democracy, human rights, environmental, and journalism support, with $60B global aid reduction.
