Africa: Remarks At the Opening Session of the 75th Session of the Who Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) Lusaka, Zambia

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

“Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.” This wisdom from President Julius Nyerere in 1967 resonates today more than ever. For our continent, autonomy and sovereignty are not abstract ideals, they are the foundation that must be built on true solidarity and true unity.

We have seen what solidarity looks like elsewhere. Europeans unified their voice to negotiate through European Union 15% of taxes. Without invitation, European leaders flew to…