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Last week, the White House added another deal to its ledger when EXIM provided a $99.6 million loan to Africell—the only U.S.-owned cellphone network operator in Africa—to finance the company's operations in Angola.
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In September 2026, the U.S. Export-Import Bank provided a $99.6 million loan to Africell to finance the company's operations in Angola.
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Claim Maker
Tosin Akintola
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News Article
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{
    "date": "September 2026",
    "amount": "$99.6 million",
    "lender": "U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM)",
    "purpose": "Finance operations in Angola",
    "borrower": "Africell"
}
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Government Finance Corporate
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM (3 weeks ago)

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American Tax Dollars Are Financing Cell Towers in Angola
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https://reason.com/2026/09/16/american-tax-dollars-are-financing-cell-towers-in-angola

The Trump administration is using U.S. Export-Import Bank funds to finance cell towers in Angola, aiming to counter China's influence. This strategy mirrors China's Belt and Road Initiative, which has led to significant debt distress for developing nations.

US Foreign Policy China Angola Export-Import Bank Infrastructure Debt Telecommunications Belt and Road Initiative

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