A storm of anger is sweeping across African nations as growing concerns and conspiracy theories fuel outrage over the alleged release of genetically modified mosquitoes on the continent. At the center of the backlash is billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation has funded mosquito research aimed at fighting malaria but is now facing accusations of targeting Black communities.
In towns and cities across Africa, citizens and activists are demanding answers. Protest banners read: “Stop the Mosquito War on Africa” and “We Are Not Your Lab Rats”. Many believe the mosquitoes engineered to reduce malaria by altering reproduction are part of a larger agenda with darker motives.
“We didn’t ask for this,” said Sarah Muthoni, a community health advocate in Kenya. “These mosquitoes were made in labs far from here, yet they are being released in African villages. Who gave them the right?”
Critics claim the releases are part of a pattern where African lives are used for experimentation under the disguise of humanitarian aid. While no official proof supports the claim that the mosquitoes are harmful to humans, the lack of full transparency has fueled mistrust.
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“This is not about health it’s about power and control,” said activist Olufemi Adebayo in Lagos. “If Bill Gates wants to fight malaria, let him try his experiments in his own backyard first.”
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has issued multiple statements defending the mosquito program, insisting it is backed by scientific research and approved by local governments in partnership with the World Health Organization. “The goal is to save lives, not harm them,” the foundation stated.
But for many on the ground, the message isn’t enough. Suspicion continues to grow, and so does the demand for accountability.
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“Africa is not a testing ground,” said Ghanaian politician Kwame Mensah. “We are human beings. Not numbers. Not experiments.”
Dobblog will continue to follow this developing story as pressure mounts on global health organizations and world leaders to respond to the fears and demands of African communities.
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