Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
Published: 6/2/2025

Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder and fifth-richest person in the world, plans to give away 99% of his $200bn fortune, focusing on improving health and education in Africa by 2045. Gates emphasized the importance of AI in healthcare innovation for the continent during his address in Addis Ababa. His foundation aims to end preventable deaths, deadly diseases, and poverty, with a focus on maternal and child healthcare. Despite criticism, Gates hopes his philanthropy can make a lasting impact in Africa's healthcare and education sectors.