Africa

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

IFC commits up to $8 million to Aruwa Capital’s $50 million Fund II with Ghana expansion in view

Absa CIB completes $72 million aviation finance deal with AELF to back African fleet growth