Global Citizen
FT: Africa adapts as aid fades, following Eritrea’s lead
Two decades after Eritrea expelled the American agency, other nations must now find a way to survive without it.
Key topics
- Eritrea rejected aid in 2005, prioritizing self-reliance over dependency.
- Trump's aid cuts have left African nations struggling with healthcare and security.
- Experts urge Africa to boost trade, investment, and regional self-sufficiency.
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By William Wallis in London and Aanu Adeoye in Lagos
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