Catholic groups say shrinking donor funding worsening humanitarian crises in Africa

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Donald Trump’s freeze on funds to help international organizations is affecting peace movements in Africa, according to experts.

The Jesuit Institute – along with a broad range of NGOs and charities – is expressing shock at the sudden freeze in donor funding as Western powers seek to rebuild their militaries or dedicate more resources to domestic priorities.

In an April 2 collective statement, the NGOs said the shrinking donor funding is worsening...