Two offshore investment funds are taking the poverty-stricken African state of Liberia to London's high court, over an unpaid debt that dates back to the 1970s.
The Caribbean-based companies, described as "vulture funds" want more than $20 million.
But Liberia says it cannot afford to pay the debt, and accuses the firms of profiting from poverty.
Barbara Serra reports.
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