UK Slashes Bilateral Aid to Africa's Poorest Nations by 56%
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces drastic cuts to UK's Africa aid programs, potentially impacting vital services like schools and clinics in the world's poorest countries.
In a move that will significantly impact some of the world's most vulnerable populations, the United Kingdom has announced a 56% cut to its bilateral aid to Africa by 2028-29. This drastic reduction in funding, totaling nearly £900 million, is part of a broader effort to redirect more than £6 billion in government spending to increase defense expenditures.
The cuts, unveiled by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, will affect a wide range of aid programs in Africa, including those focused on providing essential services such as schools and clinics. These programs have long been a crucial lifeline for impoverished communities across the continent, and the impending reduction in funding threatens to exacerbate the challenges faced by these nations.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The Guardian
