UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’
Summary
The UK government has announced large cuts to its foreign aid budget, reducing direct support to some African countries by up to 90% over the next few years. The government plans to focus more on funding global organizations like the World Bank instead of giving money directly to individual countries.Key Facts
- UK aid to some African countries like Mozambique and Malawi is set to drop by 90% by 2029.
- Other countries such as Rwanda and Sierra Leone face cuts of around 80%, while Somalia’s aid reduces by nearly half.
- The UK government made these cuts to help increase spending on defense.
- Labour’s government aims to fund multilateral donors, seen as more efficient, instead of direct bilateral aid.
- Charities warn these cuts could harm projects that help vulnerable communities facing conflict and climate challenges.
- The foreign secretary explained the UK will still work hard on development but in new ways with partners.
- The UK will chair the G20 next year, which includes major countries like China and India.
- Some politicians want to restore aid spending to previous levels tied to 0.7% of the UK’s national income.
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