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USAID shutdown linked to increased violence in Africa
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Summary: A study finds that abrupt USAID aid shutdowns can increase violence in Africa.
WHO: Study authors
WHAT: A study reports that abrupt USAID aid shutdowns increased violence in Africa.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 9:36 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: The study links abrupt USAID aid shutdowns to increased violence.
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