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Google to invest $1 billion in Africa

Google is to invest in Africa to fund projects to support start-ups.

Google's Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa tells Focus about plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years in support of start-ups.

Plus, a historic breakthrough: The World Health Organization gives the go-ahead for a malaria vaccine to protect children in Africa.

Also, Ethiopia's prime minister names a new Cabinet.

(Image: Google's office headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA. Credit: REUTERS)

23 minutes

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Wed 6 Oct 202119:06GMT

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  • Wed 6 Oct 202119:06GMT

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