On the recordMarch 21, 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.govSamantha Power: “African countries are going to spend $70 billion in debt service payments this year, which is more than the total that…”
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Ms. Power highlights the financial burden on African countries affecting health systems.
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