Why is Africa in debt distress?

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Vivienne Nunis hears about a new report which says that if nothing is done to redress Africa’s huge debt burden, the consequences will be felt far outside the continent. New rules come into force today (Friday) in the Netherlands, which could further limit the export of high-end semiconductor technology to China. From today, rented E-scooters will no longer be seen on the streets of Paris - after residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of getting rid of them. (Picture: Protesters from several organisations during Debt on October 14, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The group is calling for the World Bank to cancel developing countries' debt to help tackle climate change. Photo Credit: Getty Images)