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Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut

UK’s bilateral aid to Africa, which funds areas such as schools and clinics, to be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29 Some of the world’s poorest countries will lose out on UK aid that funds programmes such as schools and clinics, due to budget cuts set out by the foreign secretary. The UK’s bilateral aid to Africa will be reduced by almost £900m by 2028-29 – a 56% cut – part of more than £6bn in cuts which are funding an increase in defence spending. Continue reading...

Reported by Guardian World.