Regional Trends: Sub-Saharan Africa
Responding to Mis- & Disinformation When Marginalized Groups Are Targeted
Russia’s Nefarious Meddling is Nothing Like Democracy Assistance
With continued revelations of Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a specious narrative has come back into circulation: that Moscow’s campaign of political warfare is no different from U.S.- supported democracy assistance.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Leaves Millions Vulnerable to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has displaced 6.5 million and put millions more in need of humanitarian assistance. Without prevention measures…
Security Forces in Zimbabwe kill 12 people in broadest crackdown on unrest in years
Government implemented price-hikes on fuel cause mass protests in the Zimbabwe. Security Forces begin their biggest crackdown against public unrest.
Supreme Court Stands With NGOs In Landmark Free-Speech Ruling
Today, NGOs scored a major legal victory when the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that a USAID policy requirement infringed upon…
The U.S. Supports a Deadly, Saudi-Led War in Yemen
A public accounting for Saudi Arabia's conduct in Yemen is critical, and evidence by experts outside the U.S. government should be considered when determining future certifications. InterAction member organizations and other civil society groups should support congressional hearings on this matter and weigh in with both Congress and the State Department about their concerns in Yemen.
There’s a Lie You’ve Heard about Haiti
There is one thing you quickly learn when researching anything about Haiti: the country is the poorest in the Western…