Bush Departs on Five-Nation Africa Tour

President Bush has embarked on a five-nation trip to Africa to promote democratic reform and economic advancement, and to review progress made in fighting disease. From the White House, VOA’s Michael Bowman reports.

Britain Contributes $40m Towards Liberia’s Debts

Britain has donated 20 million Pounds as part of an international effort to clear debt arrears owed by Liberia to multilateral lenders, a government source.

Gambia’s External Debt Reduced By Nearly 30 Percent

The Paris Club creditor countries have reduced Gambia’s debt by 29.1 percent, from $40 million to $28.36 million, a statement by the country’s Finance and Economic Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.

Liberians Hopeful Debt Relief May Come Soon

Following a meeting of the world’s major money lending bodies, Liberians say they are hopeful the country will soon be forgiven hundreds of millions of dollars in overdue debt payments. Debt relief for Liberia was a hot issue at the meeting with...