A survey reported by The Independent and Yahoo UK News finds that many young people across Africa worry that proposed or announced US aid cuts could harm their countries. Both outlets say the poll indicates that nearly half of respondents expect negative consequences from actions associated with President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign assistance. The concern centers on changes to US development funding, including the reported closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The articles present the survey as reflecting the views of younger Africans on how reductions in US support could affect areas such as development and public services, though specific sectors and country-by-country results are not detailed in the provided excerpts. Overall, the reporting shows a perception among respondents that US funding decisions could have direct impacts locally, and that uncertainty about future assistance is a key issue for young people. Both sources frame the findings as a snapshot of public concern rather than an assessment of actual outcomes, emphasizing respondents’ expectations about potential effects.