As the G7 Summit in Évian concludes, the development organization ONE says the overall outcome is disappointing, with leaders falling short of already low expectations. ONE welcomes the Iran peace agreement and the G7’s recognition of the Ebola crisis as a global threat. However, concrete action is missing in regard to the countries most affected by both crises. African countries are still asked to tackle more crises with less money looking at the ongoing G7 cuts to development cooperation. Moreover, the G7 missed the chance of making better offers to Africa when it comes to the access of critical minerals. Although the G7 worries about losing ground to China in Africa, it fell short of announcing concrete action to reverse the trend. 

Khalil Elouardighi, France Director at ONE, comments on the various issues that the G7 covered: 

• Iran: 
  “With the oil shock, millions of people have paid already the price for a war they did not cause. The peace agreement is a promising first step – but African countries most affected by the sky-high prices need emergency financing and a temporary debt suspension now.” 

• Ebola: 
  “It’s a good sign that the G7 finally recognized the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as a global threat. What is still missing is concrete action and investment in health security beyond what the US had announced.”  

• Development Cooperation: 
  “Climate change, economic shocks, the Ebola outbreak, the civil war in Sudan, and 21 countries on the brink of bankruptcy – Africa is being asked to deal with more crises with fewer resources. If the G7 want to be a stronger partner to Africa, they need to walk the talk and invest more, not less.” 

• Mutual beneficial partnerships: 
  “The G7 failed to take up the proposal that Kenyan President Ruto came on behalf of Africa: active G7 support to Africa’s industrialization, and increased grant-based support.” 

• Critical Minerals:  
  “The G7 announced a new alliance to improve access to critical minerals and reduce dependency on China. Their blind spot is Africa: If they want better access to Africa’s resources, they need to offer a better deal than China.” 

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Notes to the Editor: 

• ONE representatives are on the ground in Évian and available for interviews and background briefings. 

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization advocating for the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. Since 2004, we have helped secure more than $1 trillion in new investments to build a safer, more prosperous world. Our trusted advocacy combines hard-hitting data, grassroots activism and political engagement to influence decision-makers and drive lasting change. Learn more at www.one.org. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2026  

Contact: Scherwin Saedi, [email protected]