Africa: Why We Swing For The Fences

Twenty years after starting our foundation, we’re just as optimistic about the power of innovation to drive progress. Read more »

Africa: Three Promising Pathways to Universal Health Coverage in Africa

Growing up, I made an observation that would end up shaping my career: the quality of a country's primary health care system is a litmus test for the health of a nation. Read more »

Africa: Bill and Melinda Gates Release 2019 Annual Letter - 'Things We Didn't See Coming'

Today, Bill and Melinda Gates share their 2019 Annual Letter, “Things We Didn’t See Coming.” In this year’s letter, Bill and Melinda share nine things that… Read more »

Africa: Things We Didn't See Coming - Bill and Melinda Gates Annual Letter

DedicationWe're dedicating this year's letter to our dear friend and Bill's Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, who died of cancer last October. Paul was a brilliant man with a… Read more »

Africa: Bill Gates to Speak at AU Summit 32 and First Annual Africa Leadership Meeting

On February 9-10, Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be delivering remarks at the African Union Summit 2019 and the first annual Africa… Read more »