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Trump aid cuts linked to surge in violence in Africa
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: A new study says Trump administration aid cuts eliminated over 90% of foreign aid contracts and coincided with increased violence.
WHO: New study
WHAT: Study links Trump administration elimination of over 90% of foreign aid contracts to a surge in violence across Africa
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 5:18 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: The study attributes the violence surge to the elimination of over 90% of foreign aid contracts under the Trump administration.
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