Women and girls in Sudan are disproportionately impacted by the conflict between rival militaries, with 5.8 million displaced and a 100% increase in the need for gender-based violence-related services since April 2023, according to UN Women. By the end of last year, up to 6.7 million people required assistance in the midst of the crisis.
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Africa: Rep. James Introduces the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024
Representative John James, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024, aiming to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037. The bill emphasizes the economic benefits of AGOA for both the U.S. and African countries, highlighting job creation, supply chain adjustments, and the promotion of U.S.-Africa economic ties. By providing broader eligibility assessment options for African nations, the legislation aims to strengthen...
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