Africa’s debt crisis hampers its fight against covid-19

Governments must choose between paying creditors or saving lives


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  • 04 11, 2020
  • in Middle East and Africa

ECONOMIC CRISISThe EconomistThe Economist Today and covid-19 are forcing hard choices on most of the world. But the dilemma facing indebted poor countries is particularly acute. They can either pay foreign creditors or allow more of their citizens to die, say experts.

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