Joe Biden's outgoing administration "tried really hard to create an impression that Africa was a valued and important partner", W Gyude Moore, a fellow at the Center for Global Development and former Liberian minister, tells the BBC.
Members of the public shouted "disgusting" as they left the council chamber, with one resident adding that it would "take away" opportunities from young people.Following the decision, Caerphilly council said it would set up hubs based on a pilot model in Rhymney.
Councillor Jamie Pritchard said the library staff had seen an "almost doubling" of people visiting since the change.Larger hubs will open in Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca meanwhile smaller hubs will open in Newbridge and Ystrad Mynach.The library closures are expected to save the council £507,000 annually.
Unison Caerphilly branch secretary Lianne Dallimore said it was a "very sad day" for residents.She added the decision taken by the Labour-run council had "left the door wide open for Reform" at
Leisure centres have also been impacted but councillors have compromised on plans following "robust" opposition.
Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres will remain open, but with reduced hours.The brands also told the BBC they are committed to infant health, and they provide quality, nutritional products that meet UK regulations.
Young children should be protected from commercial interests, experts told us - while the government said existing laws already set nutritional requirements for baby foods.A laboratory approved by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service was commissioned by Panorama to independently test the nutritional value of a fruit, yoghurt and savoury pouch from each of the six leading brands.
Our investigation found:"You think they are going to be nutritionally good for your child," said one parent, Hazel, during a focus group on baby food pouches at Leeds University.