U.S.-Africa Business Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
The Corporate Council on Africa and Mauritius government postponed the July 26-29 event in Mauritius after consulting WHO and local health officials. The 18th summit since 1997 will be rescheduled.
america.cgtn.com-Africa Business Summit scheduled for July 26-29, 2026, in Mauritius. The decision followed guidance from the World Health Organization and the Mauritius Ministry of Health regarding the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. CCA President and CEO Florie Liser met with Dr.
Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, to discuss the host arrangements before the announcement on June 6, 2026. ” The health, safety, and well-being of delegates, Heads of State, government officials, business leaders, partners, and media representatives remain the highest priority, the statement said. Organizers described the move as a postponement, not a cancellation.
CCA remains fully committed to delivering the Summit and the important business and investment outcomes it is designed to achieve, the statement continued. The 2026 gathering would have been the 18th such event since the initial summit in 1997. The Corporate Council on Africa is a leading non-profit business association focused on promoting American commercial engagement with the continent.
AllAfrica reported the joint announcement by CCA and the Mauritius government.
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