Since 1976, the United States has been a member of the African Development Fund (AfDF or the Fund), the low-cost loan and grant provider within the African Development Bank (AfDB). The AfDF is one of ...
On February 3, the President signed into law the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act – a vital reassertion of Congress’s constitutional “power of the purse” over federal spending. That law includes ...
In the 1980s, Bono and U2 performed at the Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in response to a devastating famine in Ethiopia. The concerts, along with ...
One year ago, Canada released its first ever Africa strategy, marking a major milestone in Canada’s relationship with the continent and recognizing Africa as a key economic and strategic partner. One ...
We fight to safeguard and strengthen the EU’s external action budget. From the high-stakes Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations to annual budget processes, we ensure the EU’s resources ...
Washington, DC — New OECD data released today shows global Official Development Assistance (ODA) fell by 23.1% in 2025 – the largest annual decline ever recorded, bringing aid investment back to 2015 ...
The Development Finance Corporation is key for Americans winning around the world, especially in Africa. The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is a key component of U.S. efforts ...
The OECD officially released its 2023 official development assistance (ODA) data. While the OECD announced aid is at its highest volume ever, it’s important to take a deeper look at the data and ...
Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...
Although the first Nigerian films were made in the 1960’s it wasn’t until the 1990’s and 2000’s that the industry blossomed as filmmakers took advantage of digital technology and internet distribution ...
The controversy surrounding this year‘s World Cup in Qatar reminds us that it‘s more important than ever to stand up for what is right. The host country has a questionable record of human rights, as ...
On this day, 30 years ago, Prince Charles and Princess Diana kicked off Live Aid, the worldwide rock concert organized by Irish rocker Bob Geldof to raise money for African famine relief. Taking in ...