Africa: U.S. Asks China to Consider Debt Relief to the Continent During Pandemic

The US says African countries burdened with Chinese loans should seek a change of terms with their lender, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a teleconference session with African journalists this week, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke of Washington's bid to help Africa's fight against Covid-19, including a project to develop a vaccine; but added that some of the challenges the continent may face will require debt adjustment.

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