UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’
The UK government is facing criticism for significant cuts to bilateral foreign aid, with some African nations seeing reductions of up to 90% by 2029. Development charities warn that these cuts will exacerbate poverty and instability in regions already struggling with climate crises and conflict.
Emergency shelter provided by the UK in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai in 2019. Bilateral support will drop by 90% by 2019 as a result of foreign aid cuts. Photograph: Rein Skullerud/WFP/Rein Skullerud Emergency shelter provided by the UK in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai in 2019. Bilateral support will drop by 90% by 2019 as a result of foreign aid cuts. Photograph: Rein Skullerud/WFP/Rein Skullerud Foreign policy UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’ Critics say Foreign Office figures send ‘global message about the role the country wants to play on international stage’
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