US cuts funding for South Africa's HIV programs

The United States has announced it will terminate funding for South Africa's HIV/AIDS programs, accusing the South African government of failing to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community. The decision marks a significant shift in US foreign aid policy under the Trump administration, cutting off billions in health assistance. South Africa has one of the largest HIV epidemics globally, relying heavily on US support through programs like PEPFAR. The move is expected to strain bilateral relations and potentially disrupt HIV treatment and prevention efforts in the country.