Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

UK foreign aid cuts will impact Africa hardest, with reductions in support for women's health and water sanitation, raising disease risks, says the Foreign Office. The government plans to slash foreign aid spending by 40% to boost defence funding, affecting education and health programs in Africa and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Despite protecting multilateral aid bodies, cuts to bilateral support for some countries are expected, reflecting a shift in aid priorities to ensure responsible spending.