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Did USAID Fund Boko Haram? Congressman Sparks Controversy!

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A shocking claim from a US Congressman alleges that USAID may have funded Boko Haram. Is this the end of humanitarian aid as we know it?

A recent statement made by Congressman Scott Perry has set the internet ablaze, as he alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) inadvertently funded the notorious terrorist organization Boko Haram, along with other jihadist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda. The catalyst for this claim was the revelation that USAID's annual budget amounts to a staggering $697 million, which includes cash shipments directed toward madrasas (Islamic schools). One can’t help but wonder whether humanitarian assistance has inadvertently turned into a financial lifeline for radical organizations in dire straits.

As the impact of this accusation reverberates, it’s important to note that USAID functions as the United States government’s primary agency for providing foreign aid and disaster relief. Unfortunately, some sectors are feeling the pain after the Trump administration ordered a temporary freeze on all funding for USAID programs. This has left millions of vulnerable individuals across Africa and beyond in a state of uncertainty. Fortunately, a federal judge has stepped in, demanding that the Department lift the freeze while evaluating the consequences of such a drastic measure.

The implications for health programs that rely on USAID funding are worrisome. The Nigerian government, represented by Coordinating Minister Ali Pate, has expressed confidence in creating a self-reliant healthcare system, but losing crucial USAID backing threatens this vision. Furthermore, various humanitarian programs aimed at education and healthcare are now at risk, making the continuation of these initiatives dependent on political negotiations and international relations.

Interestingly, while the allegations against USAID raise eyebrows, they also spark a larger conversation about the effectiveness of foreign aid and the potential unintended consequences of such funding. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights the complex intertwining of politics, emergency response, and humanitarian efforts across the globe. With such claims swirling around, it begs us to question: can we truly trust the systems meant to protect the vulnerable?

Here's a fun fact: USAID is responsible for over $20 billion in foreign aid annually, making it one of the largest funding bodies for international development. And speaking of education, did you know that Nigeria has one of the highest populations of out-of-school children in the world? With over 10 million children missing out on education, the stakes for USAID's future funding have never been higher!

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US Congressman Alleges USAID Funds Boko Haram with $697 ... (Arise News)

The damning revelation by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), funded terrorist ...

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Trump ordered to temporarily lift USAid freeze and allow foreign aid ... (The Guardian)

Judge challenges administration's dismantling of US foreign assistance and sets five-day deadline to prove compliance.

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A judge orders a temporary thaw to Trump's foreign aid freeze. What ... (NPR)

On Thursday, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Trump Administration to temporarily lift the freeze on all funding of USAID programs around ...

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'We're Not Complaining,' FG Confident Of Funding Healthcare ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Trump's government had ordered the closure of USAID, leaving many countries, especially in Africa in limbo and thousands who benefit from the humanitarian ...

USAID Cuts Are Putting Millions of Lives at Risk - World (ReliefWeb)

On 20 January 2025, the U.S. government announced a 90-day suspension of foreign aid, disrupting humanitarian programs that provide education, ...

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US Global Disaster Response Teams Grounded After USAID ... (Arise News)

A world-renowned US programme for international disaster and crisis response is now unable to deploy in major emergencies following the Trump administration's ...

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Closure of USAID fishery, aquaculture programs will hurt US ... (SeafoodSource)

Kevin Fitzsimmons said that the recent USAID funding freeze will have negative ripple effects across the globe.

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USAID: Nigeria working to ensure self-reliance for healthcare, says ... (The Punch)

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has expressed confidence in Nigeria's ability to sustain its healthcare system independently, ...

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Trump's Dismantling of USAID is Not About Efficiency (TIME)

Senator Brian Schatz, lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing foreign aid explains Trump's attacks on USAID.

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Federal Judge Orders Halt To USAID Work Stoppage; New CDC ... (Health Policy Watch)

A tuberculosis patient in Mozambique who completed treatment thanks to a USAID-supported health worker. USAID administers all US bilateral aid for fighting ...

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'Haati manaakoo saalqunnamtii sodaatti, ani du'a sodaadha ... (BBC News)

Ji'a darbe erga prezidaantiin Ameerikaa Doonaald Tiraamp gargaarsa biyya alaa dhaabsisanii as jireenyi Maayik Elvis guututti garagale.

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USAID funded Boko Haram, other terror groups - US congressman (The Punch)

US Congressman, Scott Perry, has said that USAID funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, ISIS, Al-Qaeda,

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American lawmaker accuses USAID of funding Boko Haram, other ... (Premium Times)

The lawmaker said the USAID's annual budget of $697 million including cash shipments to madrasas (Islamic schools), has inadvertently funded terrorist ...

Confused about USAID, tariffs (Minot Daily News)

Sharon Buhr, Valley City I'm confused. President Trump has recently closed USAID (a humanitarian organization that provides food in famine, medicines for.

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[Video] Rep. Scott Perry Accuses USAID of Funding Terrorism ... (shola akinyele)

U.S. Congressman, Scott Perry has accused the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of indirectly funding terrorist.

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Dismantling USAID: Fighting woke corruption or destroying America (Beaumont Enterprise)

Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power speaks as farmers work during a visit to a farm to announce a development plan for small ...

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USAID terror funding: Offer humanitarian aid without compromising ... (The Nation Newspaper)

The Nation Newspaper USAID terror funding: Offer humanitarian aid without compromising host community security – APC Chieftain tells international NGOs.

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American Lawmaker Claims USAID Funds Boko Haram Terrorists in ... (PR Nigeria News)

In a startling revelation during the inaugural hearing of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, Congressman Scott Perry ...

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Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to ... (Food Tank)

New report reveals the effects of Trump's foreign aid freeze including food waste and loss of income for American farmers.

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Navigating the shutdown of USAID (The Business & Financial Times)

At the heart of the issue is the Trump Administration's decision to freeze all foreign assistance, except military aid and special highly militarised emergency ...

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USAID: Calls for probe spread over alleged B'Haram funding ... (The Punch)

Some Nigerians have demanded an investigation into the allegations by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry, that the United States Agency for ...

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USAID Dismantler Peter Marocco Secretly Met With Christian ... (ProPublica)

Before Peter Marocco was selected to dismantle America's entire foreign aid sector on behalf of President Donald Trump, he was an official with the State ...

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Trump's USAID freeze: Where does the money go? (Eco-Business)

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