Foreign Aid
Sida takes aid funding allegations to Hamas seriously
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Sweden's aid agency Sida is seriously investigating claims that Swedish aid money has gone to an organization linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa has summoned Sida's director general to a meeting at the Foreign Ministry. A joint probe is underway with several countries to determine if any errors occurred.
Mathieu Zahui, the chief financial officer of the African Development Foundation, a USAID-affiliated agency, has agreed to plead guilty to accepting bribes and lying to investigators. He steered $800,000 to a friend's Kenyan company, receiving kickbacks while the firm profited without providing services. The case highlights concerns over corruption in U.S. foreign aid programs.
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The Swedish government is dissatisfied with developments in Serbia and is halting parts of aid to the country's state authorities. Resources will instead be redirected to strengthen civil society. The decision stems from shortcomings in Serbia's reform efforts on the rule of law, corruption, and fundamental freedoms.