Africa’s Solar Record Masks a $186 Billion Financing Chasm
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Africa installed 4.5 GW of solar in 2025 — a record. Behind the milestone lies a 186 billion dollar financing gap that leaves 600 million people without reliable electricity.
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AfDB Backs Saviu Ventures — Development Finance Enters Francophone Africa VC
The African Development Bank has backed Saviu Ventures — putting development finance directly into Francophone Africa’s VC ecosystem. Here’s what the partnership means for West African founders and investors.
AfDB and UNDP Launch $10 Billion AI Initiative to Create 40 Million Jobs Across Africa by 2035
The African Development Bank and UNDP have jointly launched a $10 billion AI initiative — the largest multilateral AI investment targeting Africa. The goal: 40 million new jobs by 2035 across a three-phase roadmap.
