Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
Some African nations are turning down aid money offered by the Trump administration. According to the BBC, the administration sees the aid as more transactional. But some say it is not a fair trade.
According to the BBC, some African nations are moving to decline aid money offered by the Trump administration. The administration views the aid as more transactional than in the past.
Some officials and observers argue that the terms on offer do not amount to a fair trade. The debate points to the changing nature of the aid relationship between the US and African countries.
The development suggests some governments in the region are becoming more selective about foreign aid. How aid policies take shape in the period ahead, and how relations evolve, will be watched closely.
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