Tag: Aid Policy
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Blazing Threat or Bluster? Trump Signals US Military Action in Nigeria Over Christian Killings
Overview: What the claim alleges Social media and some news outlets have circulated a provocative claim that former President Donald Trump threatened U.S. military intervention in Nigeria and vowed to halt aid in response to alleged killings of Christians. According to the reports, Trump allegedly directed the Department of War to prepare for action and…
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Somalia aid deal reshapes Swedish aid policy and debates
Somalia aid deal: a turning point in Sweden’s aid policy A Swedish radio investigation has raised questions about whether the Swedish government quietly redirected about 100 million kronor in aid in December 2023. The funds, according to the report, were moved to projects located near Somalia’s prime minister, with the understanding that Somalia would accept…
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Sweden’s Somalia aid deal raises questions over transparency and repatriations
Background: a confidential December 2023 arrangement Sweden’s government is under scrutiny over a reported, confidential arrangement linked to Somalia’s handling of returned migrants. According to Sveriges Radio, in December 2023 about 100 million kronor were redirected from existing aid to projects that were considered to align with the Somali prime minister’s priorities. In exchange, Sweden…
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Dousa Summoned as Sweden-Somalia Aid Controversy Deepens
Overview of the allegations A political uproar is widening as Swedish media report a secret aid arrangement with Somalia. According to Ekot, in December 2023 Sweden allegedly redirected about 100 million kronor to projects connected to circles around Somalia’s prime minister. The reporting suggests that the Somali government demanded greater influence over how these funds…