AU Chairperson Meets Bill Gates to Strengthen Collaboration on Health and Food Security
Addis-Ababa (LM) H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, welcomed Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee of the Gates Foundation, for a pivotal meeting aimed at enhancing collaboration between the African Union and the Gates Foundation.
The discussions focused on key issues impacting the continent, including bolstering Africa’s health systems, expanding local vaccine and medicine manufacturing, and improving food security. The Chairperson expressed concerns about recent global aid cuts and the unfulfilled climate finance commitments, issues that resonated with Mr. Gates. He highlighted Africa’s unfair treatment in climate discussions, despite contributing minimally to global emissions.
Mr. Gates pledged to advocate for sustained international aid and to foster deeper partnerships that would benefit the continent. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for global solidarity, fair trade practices, debt relief, and investment in African-led innovation, governance, and resilience.
This meeting marks a significant step in strengthening partnerships aimed at addressing Africa’s critical challenges and promoting sustainable development across the continent.
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