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In April 2026, Ghana withdrew from a five-year, $109 million health agreement with the United States, citing concerns about the loss of regulatory control and the requirement to share sensitive health data in violation of Ghana's data protection laws. A Ghanaian official noted that granting access to citizens' data without safeguards raised health equity and constitutional concerns, and questioned the purpose of sharing such data with the United States. Zambia and Zimbabwe have faced similar challenges regarding health data sharing.  In December 2025, the United States signed four new global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with several African countries, including Sierra Leone. According to the U.S. Department of State, these agreements aim to strengthen U.S. leadership in combating infectious diseases and reduce reliance by foreign countries on U.S. taxpayers. According to the press statement, the United States will provide over $30 million in 2026 to Sierra Leone t...

In a recent media conversation, a member of parliament in Sierra Leone was asked whether MPs had engaged with law enforcement agencies over recent headlines.  Responding, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, leader of the opposition in the Parliament of Sierra Leone, said heads of drug enforcement departments and agencies in Sierra Leone have testified in parliament, but he feels MPs must summon them again to explain the strong allegations swirling around the world. He said the allegations are serious enough to require MPs to act and help address the reputational damage Sierra Leone is facing. Quoting from a letter shared by the MP, the television host asked him about his thoughts on the letter he shared: The letter read in part: " The European Parliament is now openly discussing sanctions and the possible suspension of development assistance to Sierra Leone over concerns about drug trafficking and the refusal to extradite individuals linked to transnational organized crime. This is a serious warni...