Africa: The Collapse of Foreign Aid Is a Wake-Up Call and an Opportunity

Africa: The Collapse of Foreign Aid Is a Wake-Up Call and an Opportunity

As US assistance recedes, African governments and investors must reframe risk and embrace long-term capital that promotes resilience For decades, foreign assistance from the United States, especially USAID, brought a sense of certainty to African economies. That certainty came at a cost. Aid helped address urgent challenges. It built hospitals, distributed vaccines, and provided food…

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East Africa: Fake Graphic Claims Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame Warned About Foreign Funding Fuelling Chaos Across East Africa

East Africa: Fake Graphic Claims Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame Warned About Foreign Funding Fuelling Chaos Across East Africa

IN SHORT: A graphic circulating on social media in Kenya claims president Paul Kagame threatened civil society for receiving foreign funding to stir chaos in Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. But the graphic is fake. A graphic attributing a quote to Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame is circulating social media in Kenya. In the graphic Kagame hints…

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