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Cameron hails 'political will to address corruption'

David Cameron has hailed the anti-corruption summit he is hosting in London as "the biggest demonstration of the political will to address corruption that we have seen for many, many years".

The summit has brought together more than 40 countries including 12 heads of state and government.

Speaking at the end of the first day, he said attendees had shown "far more political will not just for words, but for action that will make a difference".

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Nigeria: Cameron's corruption comments 'embarrassing'

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Credit: Reuters

The Nigerian President has issued a statement through his spokesman saying David Cameron's remarks about Nigeria are "embarrassing", and that he must be looking at an "old snapshot of Nigeria."

This is embarrassing to us, to say the least, given the good work that the President is doing.

The eyes of the world are on what is happening here.

The Prime Minister must be looking at an old snapshot of Nigeria.

Things are changing with corruption and everything else.

– Nigerian Presidential Spokesperson Garba Shehu

David Cameron has caused controversy after he was filmed telling the Queen that Nigeria and Afghanistan are "fantastically corrupt," ahead of an anti-corruption summit.

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