UK To Inject £30M Through New Partnership With African Union Commission

Economy March 4, 2019

The UK is set to inject up to £30 million into prosperity and security projects across Africa as it steps up its investment in the continent, Harriett Baldwin, minister of State for Africa announced on Monday. The funding boost comes as Britain signs a new strategic partnership with the African Union, strengthening the engagement between the continent and the UK Government.Speaking ahead of the signing of the partnership at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Baldwin said: “Our new partnership will also cement our relationship with the African Union, building on growing economic ties to forge new opportunities for young people and reinforce our close bonds.”

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