The United States has introduced a new wave of multi-year health agreements with several African governments, signaling a shift in how Washington structures health cooperation on the continent. The agreements are framed as bilateral Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that outline priority health areas, U.S. funding levels, and domestic co-financing by partner countries.

Miss Universe 2025 was meant to showcase global beauty, talent, and ambition. Instead, this year’s pageant raised uncomfortable questions about transparency, leadership, and fairness that now follow the organization and its new titleholder. While Mexico’s Fátima Bosch was officially crowned, many believe Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yacé delivered the most complete performance and should have won.

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, African leaders sought to project unity and purpose as they pressed for stronger health systems, sustainable financing, and a greater say in global decision-making. The meetings underscored the gap between promises made in international forums and the realities on the ground.

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah’s election as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) signals both continuity and a shift in Africa’s development journey. A Mauritanian economist with ministerial and multilateral finance experience, Tah steps into office at a time when Africa’s growth story faces both promise and peril.