The British Kingdom Condemns Reductions in Aid to Africa

The UK parliamentary committee that scrutinises British aid has described funding cuts to several African countries as outrageous and hypocritical.<br />The International Development Committee says several conflict-hit East African countries will see their aid slashed by half or more, despite being identified as priority areas.<br />The countries include Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Mozambique and Somalia.<br />The committee said UK aid in the region was needed more than ever as humanitarian crises were being exacerbated by conflict and climate change.