Report: U.S. Officials Linked Medical Support to Mineral Access in African Nations Introduction The Department of State has proposed linking U.S.-funded medical support programs to secure preferential American access to critical mineral deposits in several African nations, according to diplomatic sources and recent reports. The initiative was discussed during diplomatic meetings in early April 2026. The proposal marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign health assistance under the administration of President Donald Trump, who took office in January 2025 following the 2024 election. It forms part of a broader strategy, described by officials, to build resource security and reduce supply…

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