Trump Freezes Aid to South Africa over Human Rights Concerns

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to freeze U.S. aid to South Africa, following his earlier announcement this week.

The White House says the decision is meant to address human rights issues in the country, specifically relating to legislation that deals with past injustices from the apartheid era. During apartheid, Black South Africans had their land taken away and were forced to live in areas designated for non-whites. Trump’s order is seen as a response to these ongoing concerns about racial inequality in South Africa.