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Aug 22

This Week in Global Dev: #109: Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi

This week takes a look at an internal email seen by Devex, which outlines the U.S. Department of State’s priorities for the United Nations General Assembly. In addition to not mentioning the world “development,” the Trump administration is calling for a “fundamental rethink” of t ... Show More

27m 16s

Aug 15

State Department faces $20B spending deadline as fiscal year end looms

With the U.S. Agency for International Development officially ceasing operations as the main U.S. foreign aid agency on July 1, the State Department now faces the daunting task of spending an estimated $20 billion before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30 — without the 10,000 staff ... Show More

42m 11s

Aug 1

This Week in Global Dev: #107: A look at the Trump administration's plan for DFC

This week, we're taking a deep dive into the Trump administration's vision for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. The White House’s proposal seeks to expand the number of countries DFC can work in, paving the way for it to invest in high-income countries — a ... Show More

41m 21s

Mar 2024

Le dilemme d'extrême-droite de la droite classique

(00:00:44) Le dilemme d'extrême-droite de la droite classique (00:07:00) Reportage dans l'hôtel rwandais pour migrants délocalisés par Londres (00:15:27) Energies renouvelables: le Royaume-Uni veut se brancher sur le Maroc

20m 23s

Oct 2024

They Don’t Care About Us: What Migrants Leave Behind

James talks about what drives Venezuelan and African migrants to make the journey through the Darién gap. Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nu ... Show More

40m 43s

May 1

The attack on Zamzam refugee camp and what it means for the Sudan war

Guardian journalist Kaamil Ahmed reports on the devastating assault by the Rapid Support Forces on the camp in Darfur and what it tells us about the group’s plans in Sudan’s civil war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

25m 30s

Nov 2024

The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza

While Palestinians are fleeing the war, one group of Israelis are planning for beachfront homes on the strip. Bethan McKernan and Ruth Michaelson report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

37m 55s

Dec 2024

Yasser’s story: the Syrian refugee who lived with me

Helen Pidd speaks to her former lodger, Yasser, a Syrian refugee contemplating moving back home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

28m 14s

May 23

The difficulties of getting aid into Gaza

After cutting off the supply of aid to Gaza for more than two months, Israeli officials have allowed some trucks to enter. But despite over a hundred aid trucks carrying essential products like flour and baby food into Gaza, the United Nations says it’s only a “drop in the ocean” ... Show More

15 m

Feb 2025

Can Spain make immigration a vote-winner?

How much is immigration responsible for Spain’s economic growth? Ashifa Kassam reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

23m 10s

Feb 2025

USAID-Who was on the Take? plus Nat Guard on the Border & Zelenskyy "Where's the MONEY?!"

Trump goes to War with USAID also Texas National Guard can Now Make Immigration Arrests plus Zelenskyy on Ukraine War Aid, "Got Only $75 of $177bn, Where is the Remaining Money?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trump budget targets US aid, plus what w...