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ABERDEEN GLOBAL INCOME FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES REPLACEMENT OF

AUCTION MARKET PREFERRED STOCK WITH EQUIVALENT BANK

BORROWING

(New York, March 7, 2008) — Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. (AMEX: FCO) (the “Fund”), a closed-end bond fund, has resolved to redeem the US$30 million outstanding Series W-7 shares (CUSIP: 003013208) of Auction Market Preferred Stock (the “AMPS”) pursuant to their terms and replace the AMPS with borrowing of an equivalent amount from a major financial institution. Notice was sent today to the Fund’s paying agent and holders of AMPS to commence the process.

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