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Aid cuts deepen crisis in war-torn Congo

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Fetafeta Chamani
June 5, 2025

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the abrupt withdrawal of USAID funds leaves thousands of displaced people in uncertainty. Our exclusive report with Jacinthe Maarifa explores the reasons for this sudden halt and the challenges of development aid.

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