Sweden to cut Aid to Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, redirect funds to Ukraine
Officials indicated that the transition will occur gradually to allow affected countries to adjust and seek alternative support sources. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Sweden announced plans to gradually discontinue development aid to several nations, including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia. This reallocation of funds is intended to bolster support for Ukraine due to shifting global geopolitical priorities.
- Aid will be redirected from five countries to Ukraine.
- The decision was announced by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.
- The phase-out will be gradual, allowing affected countries time to adjust.
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