Sweden announced it is ending development aid to four African nations and closing three embassies to reallocate funds for increased support to Ukraine. This shift aims to consolidate Swedish aid efforts and improve oversight.

• Sweden plans to increase aid to Ukraine to at least 10 billion Swedish kronor ($1.06 billion).
• This decision will phase out aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Liberia, as well as Bolivia.
• Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa stated that aid to the four African countries totaled over 50 billion kronor in the past 25 years.
• Sweden will close its embassies in Bolivia, Liberia, and Zimbabwe.