
Breaking cycle of foreign aid, corruption
The US has provided more than $200 billion in foreign assistance to Africa, yet the continent loses an estimated $88 billion each year through tax evasion, money laundering and corruption
FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026, 01:55

The US has provided more than $200 billion in foreign assistance to Africa, yet the continent loses an estimated $88 billion each year through tax evasion, money laundering and corruption

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