Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – (African Boulevard News) – Millions of Ethiopians are once again facing the threat of hunger as the United States and the United Nations pause their aid to the country due to a massive theft of funds. The latest crisis comes as a blow to the country, which has already been struggling with a severe food shortage due to natural disasters and the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region.
According to recent reports, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has suspended its assistance to Ethiopia following the theft of over $10 million in aid funds. The UN World Food Programme has also halted its assistance to the country.
This move has left millions of Ethiopians without access to vital food supplies and other forms of aid, including medical assistance and psychosocial support. The situation is especially dire in the Tigray region, where the conflict has left many people displaced and in need of urgent aid.
The Ethiopian government has expressed its disappointment at the decision, saying that it will have a devastating impact on the country’s most vulnerable populations. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on the international community to provide more aid to Ethiopia to help alleviate the suffering of those affected by the food crisis.
However, some African leaders are raising their voices against the rich countries that are quick to pour billions of dollars into other regions but do not always live up to their commitments to the continent. They argue that more needs to be done to support African countries that are facing severe crises, such as Ethiopia.
Experts say that the situation in Ethiopia is likely to worsen in the coming weeks and months, with millions of people at risk of starvation. They are calling on the international community to act quickly to provide more aid to the country and to prevent the crisis from spiraling out of control.
As the world watches, it is clear that Ethiopia needs urgent assistance to address its food crisis. It is imperative that rich countries and international organizations live up to their commitments to provide aid to those who need it most. Failure to do so will only result in more suffering for the people of Ethiopia and other vulnerable populations across the continent.
