Former Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo is new United States secretary of state. He replaces Rex Tillerson, who had a much publicized departure from the White House in early March.
Pompeo’s appointment has received mixed reactions from the development aid community, as Devex reported. His closeness to President Donald Trump could signal strong support from the White House on policies he aims to advance in his new role, but there are concerns on him taking on similarly hardline views on foreign policy issues — including aid.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kenneth Staley is the new head of the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative. In his role as global malaria coordinator, he will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all U.S. government work in combating malaria.