Browsing: US Aid in Africa

• While Donald Trump is retreating from the global stage, Bill Gates is doubling down on his investment in Africa’s future.
• Gates announced he would give away all his wealth — about $200Bn by 2045 — with Africa as the primary beneficiary.
• Trump’s “America First” doctrine has seen authorities in Washington slash funding to global health initiatives, including vital HIV/AIDS programs in Africa.

Two American billionaires — both synonymous with influence, power, and global recognition — now find themselves on divergent paths as far as channeling aid to Africa is concerned. While one is retreating from the global stage, the other is doubling down on his investment in humanity’s future — with Africa at the heart of it.

Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates recently stood before an audience at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, not to pitch software, but to share a vision rooted in compassion and long-term …