External Relations

Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Addressing Challenges in Conflict Zones The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to navigate the complex public health challenges associated …

Understanding Ebola: A Medical Perspective on Transmission, Symptoms, and Prevention Ebola disease, also known as Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever, remains one of the most severe infectious …

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially determined that the ongoing epidemic of Ebola …

Kenya-US $1.6 Billion Health Deal Resumes Implementation After Court of Appeal Ruling Nairobi — The implementation of the landmark $1.6 billion Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, signed in December 2025, has …

Dangote Warns Middle East Crisis Could Force African Nations to Adopt Work-From-Home Policies Africa risks a return to pandemic-era work restrictions if escalating tensions in the Middle East are not …

Kenya and Uganda Press Ahead with Chinese-Funded Railway Despite Debt Concerns Kisumu, Kenya – The presidents of Kenya and Uganda convened near their shared border on Saturday, March 21, 2026, …

Powering Africa Summit Focuses on Project Execution and US-Africa Investment Washington, D.C. – The Powering Africa Summit, held this week, signaled a shift towards practical implementation of energy projects and …

AGOA Alliance Pioneer Rosa Whitaker Steps Down, Passing the Baton to Next Generation of Trade Advocates Accra — After nearly three decades championing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), …

Iran Attacks and the Strait of Hormuz: Economic Ripples for Africa The recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the ensuing retaliatory strikes are not merely distant geopolitical events for Africa. …

Nigeria Calls for Restraint as US-Israel Conflict with Iran Escalates Abuja, Nigeria – February 28, 2026 – The Nigerian government has issued a strong call for restraint and a return …