Africa

Applications open for new GrowHer agribusiness accelerator supporting female farmers

Nobel Women’s Initiative opens applications for 2026 young feminist leadership scheme

L’Oréal and UNESCO name five winners of global prize for women in science

Proparco and Ecobank Group announce EUR 300 million partnership to support African agriculture and women

UNICEF and Sweden launch investment platform for African and Asian femtech startups

NEC launches new initiative to support African agricultural startups

Hilton to expand lifestyle hotel presence across EMEA regions

Ecobank lending to women-led firms surges by 194 per cent

UN Economic Commission for Africa announces new commitments for women farmers in 2026

Delta40 closes $20 million raise to expand venture studio and early-stage fund across Africa