The ninth edition of  Regional Steering Committee of the GF-TADs for Africa (RSC9 Africa) took place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso during 07-08 July 2014. The Delegate and CVO of Burkina Faso, Dr Lassina. Ouattara, chairman of the session, welcomed the steering committee. Opening statements were received from the President of the Steering Committee (SC) and FAO Regional Animal Production and Health Officer, Dr Cheikh Ly, UEMOA representative Dr Soumana Diallo, Dr Baba Soumare from AU IBAR, Dr Yacouba Samaké OIE Regional Representative for Africa and Secretary of the GF-TADs for Africa. The agenda of the SC9 meeting was adopted unanimously with minor modifications.