Malawi Adopts Expenditure Controls after Donors Freeze Aid

The Malawi government has put austerity measured into place that are aimed at controlling government expenditures following the suspension of donor support in the wake of a growing corruption scandal known as "Cashgate." Last week, donors halted $150 million in funding to the Malawi government. The money will not start to flow again until donors are satisfied with the outcome of the investigation into the scandal, which saw more than $250 million looted from government...

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