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The African Development Bank is investing three-quarters of a million dollars to help 610 women entrepreneurs across Nigeria grow their businesses and create jobs. Three organizations will share the funding equally over three years to provide training, mentorship, and access to financing.
Ethiopia is transforming how it fights climate change by centering women in its resilience strategies. The African Development Bank is backing this groundbreaking approach that recognizes women as key climate leaders.
Ethiopia just launched a nationwide program to transform trash into economic opportunity, joining a continental movement that could help close Africa's $400 billion development gap. The country is now implementing a roadmap that reimagines everything from farming to manufacturing through waste reduction and reuse.
The African Development Bank just approved $110 million to build the Aysha Wind Power Project in Ethiopia, bringing clean energy to a nation rapidly growing its renewable infrastructure. This funding marks another major step in Africa's renewable energy transformation.
Ethiopia just secured $110 million from the African Development Bank to build its largest wind farm ever, a 300-megawatt project that will bring clean energy to millions. The Aysha wind farm represents a breakthrough partnership between government and private investors tackling Africa's energy future.
Ghana just launched a smartphone-powered system that lets development teams instantly verify project progress using photos, videos, and satellite maps. The technology promises faster decisions and better results for millions benefiting from infrastructure projects.
Sudan just secured $51 million to transform stalled water projects into emergency relief for communities desperately needing clean water. The African Development Bank partnership will bring safe drinking water to Port Sudan and two other states over the next three years.
From flood survivors launching cafes to healthcare startups serving remote communities, young Libyan entrepreneurs are turning crisis into opportunity. With training and seed funding, they're creating jobs and rebuilding their economy one business at a time.
Morocco's economy is on track for steady growth through 2027, powered by strong consumer spending, infrastructure investment, and thriving tourism and agriculture sectors. The African Development Bank projects the North African nation will maintain growth above 4% despite global challenges.
Nigerian airlines struggling to acquire planes just got a major breakthrough. The government and African Development Bank are launching a new leasing company to help local carriers access aircraft financing more easily.
Africa's economies are set to grow 4.2% in 2026, staying strong despite global tensions and supply chain disruptions. Twenty-two countries are growing above 5%, making the continent one of the world's fastest-growing regions.
The Gambian government and African Development Bank just signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will bring emergency care and medical services to underserved areas. No more donkey carts rushing pregnant women to hospitals at night.