The New Africa Channel: Putin cancels Africa's debts worth over US$20 billion

Originally aired: Mar 28, 2023 #AfricaNews #MIZIZI #TopAfricaNews

Putin cancels Africa's debts worth over US$20 billion. Russia has become a key ally to many African countries, and Putin has made significant strides in strengthening the relationship between the two regions. At the "Russia-Africa in a multipolar world" conference, Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to prioritizing cooperation with African nations. The cancellation of African debts is just one example of the bold steps Russia has taken to build a more productive and mutually beneficial relationship with the continent over the years. Putin has cancelled more than $20 billion in debt owed by African countries. This debt had been accumulated during the Soviet era. In the past, Russia had attempted to collect these debts, which were mainly a result of Moscow's previous alliances with African countries that supported its communist ideology. During this time, Russia provided military equipment and technical assistance to countries such as Angola, Algeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Namibia, Mozambique, Morocco, and South Africa, among others. As a result, many African nations found themselves heavily indebted to Russia, with official documents estimating the total amount at $20 billion. Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Fair Use Act Disclaimer – Journal of Science and Technology Law

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