Africa: Bush Opposes UK Africa Debt Plan

The UK's plan to write off debts owed by African nations is facing opposition in the US - and particularly from President George W Bush. Bush said a key part of the plan did not fit with the US budget process. Bush's stance sets up a possible clash with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, due in Washington soon. The UK is pushing hard for major debt relief and a doubling of aid to Africa, and Chancellor Gordon Brown laid out a set of ambitious plans last Thursday.