When Mozambique’s USD2.2 billion of imports of fishing boats, funded by two secret loans, became public in 2016, the impact on government and business circles was profound. In March the first payment on the new Ematum bonds was due, and a South African property group stands accused of money laundering. For more interesting developments read the article written by Joseph Hanlon of the Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt…
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