DOGE Cuts Unleashed a Deadly Wave of Violence Across Africa, Study Finds

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Key Takeaways

• The sudden shutdown of USAID by DOGE in 2025 is linked to an increase in violent conflicts across Africa.
• A study published in Science suggests that this cut led to a rise in conflict events, with regions receiving the most aid from USAID experiencing a 6.5% probability of any conflict event compared to regions without aid.
• The collapse of USAID has had catastrophic impacts on communities and presented new vulnerabilities for the United States and its allies.
• From a reputational perspective, the shutdown of USAID caused severe long-term consequences that may be difficult or impossible to reverse.

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