“President Trump has been clear that there is an urgent need to resolve the horrific conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the United States is committed to peace and prosperity in the region,”  reasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

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Regional health experts say East African governments are increasingly treating epidemic preparedness as both a public health and economic security priority.

Türk emphasized the fact that gross human rights violations are still taking place in the country and may even be crimes against humanity that demand accountability through the International Criminal Court and universal jurisdiction.

“These individuals have undermined peace in South Sudan, including by impeding the ceasefire agreement and engaging in corruption that has fueled the conflict,” the statement read in part.

President Yoweri Museveni has used his inauguration address to push for industrialisation, value addition, and skills-based economic transformation, warning that Africa cannot achieve sustainable prosperity while exporting raw materials and importing finished products.

Türk pointed to rising armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets and risks triggering hunger and health crises.