USAID plans to cut its workforce from over 10,000 employees to just 290, provoking a backlash that includes lawsuits from federal workers aimed at halting the cuts. The agency claims to be merely attempting to secure cooperation, despite criticism from figures like Trump and Musk, who label USAID as wasteful. Key concerns arise regarding diminished aid capacity, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where staffing levels could plummet. The situation has created anxiety within the agency, with remaining employees facing uncertainty in their roles.
The whole region of sub-Saharan Africa will be left with 12 staff members - or less.
We're not trying to be disruptive to people's personal lives, we're not being punitive here, but this is the only way we've been able to get cooperation from USAID.
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