In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, a signing ceremony unfolded as the United States and Ivory Coast sealed a health partnership worth $480 million. U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast Jessica Davis Ba and Ivory Coast Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé signed the accord, which focuses on HIV and malaria programs, maternal and child health, and global health security. The package is part of the America First global health funding pacts, signaling a shift toward bilateral, outcome-focused aid.
Ivory Coast commits up to 163 billion CFA francs (about $292 million) by 2030, representing approximately 60% of the total commitment. The remaining portion is anticipated to come from other partners or mechanisms under the new framework. The agreement frames a broader move to promote self-sufficiency and targeted health investments within the Africa-US health aid relationship.
The signing, conducted in Abidjan on December 30, 2025, underscores the emphasis in the America First strategy on enhancing health outcomes through direct bilateral arrangements and a retooling of previously established aid structures, including USAID programs. The pact is intended to bolster Ivory Coast’s capacity to fight HIV and malaria, support maternal and child health services, and strengthen global health security in the region.