Geldof urges Blair to lead African aid commission, pushing for increased aid and debt relief.

Bob Geldof, known for the Live Aid campaign, urged Tony Blair to lead a Commission for Africa to boost aid and cancel debt, criticizing African leaders as weak. Despite some government concerns, the commission led to a pledge to double aid and extend debt relief for the continent, presented at the 2005 G8 summit. Geldof warned that without economic opportunities, Africans would migrate to Europe, causing social upheaval.

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