Tuesday, April 12, 2011

France announces 145 million dollar Aid Package to Côte d'Ivoire One Day After the Capture of Gbagbo

France shows the rest of the world that they mean business in Côte d’Ivoire. The French minister of finance says her country will provide 145 million dollar to rescue Côte d’Ivoire shattered economy. Ms. Christine Lagarde made the announcement in N’djamena and pointed out that it will help covert urgent need related to debt repayment and basic needs of the population.

As you all know, Aid is a hot topic when it comes to Africa. Early critics on the blogosphere are warning Mr. Ouattara not to get his hands tied up by France the first day of his presidency. Ouattara is a veteran when it comes to international finance having held some of the top jobs and rescue many African countries from the abysses of financial failure.

Will keep you updated.