Africa-Press – Malawi. Malawi has been named among the key beneficiaries of a monumental $200 billion commitment by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, aimed at revolutionizing education and healthcare across Africa.
Currently, Malawi already benefits significantly from Gates’ generous support, particularly in the health sector. Now, with this bold new pledge, the country stands to gain even more as Gates vows to invest heavily in these critical areas over the next two decades.
At 69 years old, Gates emphasized the transformative power of health and education, stating:
“By unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity.”
Speaking from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—the seat of the African Union—Gates also challenged Africa’s young innovators to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare across the continent.
Last month, Gates announced his commitment to give away 99% of his vast fortune—expected to reach $200 billion—by 2045, when his foundation plans to conclude its work.
“I recently made a commitment that my wealth will be given away over the next 20 years. The majority of that funding will be spent on helping you address challenges here in Africa,” he declared during a speech at the African Union headquarters.
The announcement was warmly welcomed by Mozambique’s former First Lady, Graça Machel, who described it as a beacon of hope amid a time of crisis.
“We are counting on Mr. Gates’ steadfast commitment to continue walking this path of transformation alongside us,” she said.
This commitment comes at a critical time, as the US government has scaled back aid to Africa—including vital HIV/AIDS treatment programs—under President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, raising urgent concerns about the future of healthcare on the continent.
Bill Gates’ foundation, which has long been active in Africa, will prioritize strengthening primary healthcare systems to ensure lasting impact.
As the founder of Microsoft and the world’s fifth-richest person, Gates is leveraging his fortune to empower Africa’s future—investing not just money, but hope, innovation, and opportunity.
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