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The official account for the @GatesFoundation's Africa team. Let's talk about development, health, and opportunity on the African continent.
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http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Where-We-Work/Africa-Office 22-03-2016 12:31:17
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We cannot afford a future without effective malaria control. Timely conversation today by African countries & partners at #WHA78 on collaborating to counter the growing threat of antimalaria drug resistance. WHO African Region is supporting countries to innovate & keep saving lives.











Be part of the conversation on bold ideas and local solutions shaping Africa’s future. Join Bill Gates and @pbasingafor a timely conversation on progress, innovation, and partnerships driving impact across Africa. 🌍 📅Monday, June 2, 2025 🕛10.00AM EAT | 9AM SAST | 8AM WAT



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Big ideas. Real impact. Local leadership.🌍✨ Join Bill Gates and Paulin Basinga for a powerful conversation on innovation, resilience, and African-led progress. 📅Monday, June 2, 2025 📷10.00AM EAT | 9AM SAST | 8AM WAT Register here: online.africa.com/inspiring-prog…



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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 bestowed upon Bill Gates the Ethiopia Special Order — the highest honor bestowed by the Ethiopian State in a ceremony held at the National Palace earlier tonight. The prestigious recognition celebrates the profound and enduring impact of the Gates


Tonight, we’re celebrating Bill Gates and the foundation he established, which has transformed countless lives around the world and in Ethiopia over the past 25 years.

This morning, H.E. Mahmoud Ali youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received Mr. Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the AU and the Gates Foundation. Discussions centered on boosting Africa’s health systems,


Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has been inspired by Africa’s leadership in health, education, innovation, and development. The Gates Foundation remains committed to deepening collaboration across the continent to support locally driven solutions and shared progress.