On the recordMarch 22, 2023
African countries are going to spend $70 billion in debt service payments this year, which is more than the total that they will receive in development assistance.
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Samantha Power
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congress.govAfrican countries are going to spend $70 billion in debt service payments this year, which is more than the total that they will receive in development assistance.
Ms. Power highlights the financial burden on African nations affecting health systems.
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