WOAH Regional Representation for Africa

Activities

Mandate and rules for WOAH Regional Representations

Cooperation Agreements and Host Country Agreements

Sub-Regional Representation for Southern Africa

Sub-Regional Representation for North Africa

Sub-Regional Representation for Eastern Africa

Regional Representations of the WOAH are established in accordance with Article 33 of the General Rules, under the responsibility of a Regional Representative, to provide  Member Countries with services that are better adapted and in closer proximity to the Members of the region concerned, and with a view to the strengthening of animal disease surveillance and control within the region.  Sub‐Regional Representations are established under same rules, under responsibility of a Sub‐Regional Representative.

Mandate and rules for WOAH Regional Representations

The Regional Representation for Africa is part of the five regional representations (Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Middle East) established by WOAH. The purpose of the Representation is to provide to the Member States, services that are adapted to the regional level, so that they may strengthen both surveillance and control of diseases in Africa.

The Representation was led by Dr Karim Tounkara from January 2016 until March 2026, included. As per decison of the WOAH Council, the Representation has been closed down due to security concerns and the host-coutry agreement will be rescinded by 31 December 2026. The identification of a new office is currently underway. Meanwhile Dr Karim Tounkara will ensure the smooth transition of staff and assets to a new facility in West or Central Africa.

Temporary forwarding address:

Regional Representation for Africa
World Organisation for Animal Health
12, rue de Prony
75017 Paris
F R A N C E

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