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01/14/2005:

"Debt relief will not save Africa, warns Short"

Clare Short, the former international development secretary, today criticised the government's plans for Africa for focusing too much on debt relief rather than conflict resolution.

Interviewed on BBC Radio 4, the outspoken backbencher said "debt relief alone" was not enough to help Africa, as the chancellor, who is touring Africa to promote his plans, signed a deal to write off 10% of Tanzania's debts.

Full Article : guardian.co.uk