Mahama calls for stronger African voice in global affairs

President John Dramani Mahama has called for Africa to move beyond its traditional role as a recipient of aid and external decisions and become a stronger, more influential force in global affairs.

Egypt has called for sustainable and predictable financing to strengthen Africa’s preparedness for epidemics, while urging the continent to play a greater role in shaping the future of the global health system. Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, co-chair of the African High-Level Ministerial Committee