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2005-06-11 Africa: Subsaharan

US and Britain strike deal on African aid

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Posted by Fred 2005-06-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 That's the appropriate graphic for African aid. Of course, for the debt they're talking about it was down the crapper as soon as it was lent. Writing if off is just recognition of the reality that it would never be repaid. The real issue is whether more will be lent/spent.

Posted by Spot">Spot 2005-06-11 12:52|| 2005-06-11 12:52|| Front Page Top

#2 Plan will free 18 countries from repaying $16.7 billion debt

That's great!
Does it say how many months they have to wait after this before they can get in line for more?

Posted by tu3031 2005-06-11 19:04|| 2005-06-11 19:04|| Front Page Top

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