Geldof: 'African corruption blocking aid'

Live 8 organiser Bon Geldof fears corruption in Africa is blocking billions of dollars in aid from reaching those dying from poverty.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2006 - 15:37

Live 8 organiser Bon Geldof fears corruption in Africa is blocking billions of dollars in aid from reaching those dying from poverty.

The former Boomtown Rats frontman is appealing to governments in the continent, asking them to work with campaigners to help eradicate suffering in the area.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Africa Place: Benin Place: Mozambique Place: Tanzania Place: France Place: Germany Place: Ireland Place: sub-Saharan Africa Person: Geldof Person: Bon Geldof Organisation: Boomtown Rats

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