The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is under fire. It is the world’s biggest donor and spends billions of dollars a year, funding programmes around the world, like fighting malaria in Bangladesh, clearing unexploded landmines in Cambodia and Laos and providing medical supplies in Sudan.

But President Trump says it is run by “radical lunatics” and he and billionaire Elon Musk, who’s got the job of trying to slash American government spending, want to shut it down. They have paused almost all international spending for 90 days and issued “stop work” orders to their staff. BBC journalist Nathalia Jimenez tells us what USAID does - and why the Trump administration wants to close it.

A large proportion of USAID funding goes towards healthcare and HIV medication in sub-Saharan Africa. Makuochi Okafor, the BBC’s Africa Health correspondent tells us what impact closing USAID could have in this region.

Anselm Gibbs, a BBC reporter based in Trinidad and Tobago, tells us about programmes USAID funds in the Caribbean. And Hilde Deman from Search for Common Ground, an international NGO that uses USAID funding in countries affected by violent conflict, talks about the impact to their work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.

President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

Fyfe Robertson reported from Libya on a British woman who looked after the royal Cyrenaican bees for the King.

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

Sudanese refugees based in Birmingham tell the BBC how they are supporting each other.

The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.

South Africa last month passed a law allowing the seizure of land under certain circumstances.

Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.

The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.

More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.

Nelson Mandela came to be considered one of the great global figures of his age, but for decades he was a prisoner in his own country. Branded a terrorist by South Africa’s white authorities, as well as many foreign governments, he survived years in the wilderness, only to return in one of the most dramatic character rehabilitations in history.

So what drove this son of a high-ranking family to become an activist against South Africa’s apartheid regime? What strategies did he adopt, and at what personal cost? And what were the circumstances that brought about his release?

This is a Short History of Nelson Mandela.

A Noiser Production. Written by Dan Smith. With thanks to Jonny Steinberg, award-winning author of numerous books on South African history and politics, including Winnie & Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage.

DR Congo calls on Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country.

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

The Musya family from rural Kenya have become the stars of two documentaries, inspiring audiences around the world with their efforts to fight the impact of climate change.

The award-winning 'Thank You For The Rain' shows how Kisilu Musya manages to keep his family on their farm by planting trees, diversifying their crops and adapting to more extreme weather events. 'Grace And The Storm' tells the story from the perspective of his daughter Grace and was made by CBBC for children around the world.

The Climate Question visits the Musya farm in Kenya and talks to the documentary-maker Julia Dahr. Dahr directed 'Thank You For the Rain' and co-directed 'Grace And The Storm' with Dina Mwende. UK viewers can watch 'Grace And The Storm' via the link.

Presenter: Jordan Dunbar Reporter in Kenya: Michael Kaloki Producers: Ellie House and Graihagh Jackson Sound Design: Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts

If you have a question, email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at + 44 8000 321 721

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing 37 medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment.

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.