The Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa, on December 5, announced the Swedish Government's decision to cancel aid to five countries - Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Bolivia - after reviewing policy priorities and security challenges.
However, in making the announcement, he accused the countries of being stuck in socialism and failing to progress. The Tanzanian Ambassador to Sweden, His Excellency Mobhare Matinyi, responds by describing the achievements that Tanzania has attained in economic development in the last 60 years.
