Key facts
- Research links USAID shutdown to increased violence in Africa.
- African countries heavily reliant on USAID saw more armed clashes, protests, and riots.
- Findings published in the Science journal.
A new research paper published in the Science journal indicates a correlation between the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and a significant rise in violence across Africa. The study suggests that African nations which were most dependent on USAID's support experienced a notable increase in armed clashes, protests, and riots in the period following the agency's dismantling. The research paper highlights the potential consequences of reduced foreign aid on stability within recipient countries.