Africa: International Aid Cuts to Affect Millions Across Africa

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Africa: International Aid Cuts to Affect Millions Across Africa

[VOA] Kaya, Burkina Faso -- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cuts in foreign aid from donor nations such as Britain -- which cut its aid budget by $5.5 billion -- Australia, Japan and Saudi Arabia. The funding loss is being felt in Burkina Faso, where it could shut down a group that helps thousands of survivors of gender-based violence and rape.

Source: allAfrica.com

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