From: Inside Story
How much has Africa been held back by illicit financial outflows?
Africa lost $836bn between 2000 and 2015 in what’s being termed ‘illicit capital flight’.
30 Sep 2020
Africa lost $836bn between 2000 and 2015 in what’s being termed ‘illicit capital flight’.
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