Mr Janabi noted that in 2024 alone, tuberculosis killed 378,000 people in Africa and infected 2.7 million others, representing about one quarter of the global TB burden.
“Our West African region faces complex terrorism challenges with roots in the Sahel,” Mr Tinubu said.
Mr Youssouf assured Nigeria of the AU’s full solidarity and unwavering support to the Bola Tinubu administration, and Nigerians in promoting sustainable peace and stability.
The Kenyan government said at least 1,000 Kenyans have been previously recruited to fight in the war, a number far higher than earlier estimates.
African governments have been urged to treat health spending as a strategic economic investment rather than a social cost or burden.
“We call on Minister Willem Aucamp to end the delays and uncertainty and urgently deliver the promised phase-out of this industry,” said Ms de Waal.
The ministry stated that the widespread flooding has made roads and bridges impassable.
Mr Barandao said electricity demand in Togo had surged due to new consumers, especially in industrial and commercial sectors.
Mr Mbatha made the call in Abuja during a gala night organised in his honour as part of his official working visit to Nigeria.
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS says the West and Central African region has made notable progress in the AIDS response in recent years.
