A research paper published in the Science journal indicates that the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is associated with an increase in violence across Africa. The study found that African countries that received significant support from USAID experienced a rise in armed clashes, protests, and riots in the months following the agency's dismantling.
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Research Links USAID Shutdown to Increased Violence in Africa
A recent study published in the Science journal links the shutdown of USAID to an increase in violence in African countries that previously received support from the agency. The research highlights a rise in armed clashes, protests, and riots following the agency's closure.
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USAID shutdown linked to sharp increase in violence across Africa: Research
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Research Links USAID Shutdown to Increased Violence in Africa
