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Anzisha Fellowship Launches 2026 Program, $125M Youth Job Initiative

10/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Anzisha Fellowship opened applications for its 2026 program for youth aged 15–22, offering venture-building support, mentorship, and funding.
At the Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Summit, four young entrepreneurs received $10,000 each.
The African Union Development Agency launched the AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Project to empower entrepreneurs restoring degraded lands.
The African Development Bank and the Government of Angola unveiled a $125 million initiative to create 150,000 youth jobs.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 2021, the AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Project aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land across Africa by 2030, enhancing food security and combating climate change. This initiative, backed by the African Union Development Agency, aligns with the African Development Bank's $125 million effort to create 150,000 jobs for youth in Angola, addressing significant unemployment challenges.

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Story summary

The Anzisha Fellowship opened applications for its 2026 program for youth aged 15–22, offering venture-building support, mentorship, and funding.
At the Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Summit, four young entrepreneurs received $10,000 each.
The African Union Development Agency launched the AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Project to empower entrepreneurs restoring degraded lands.
The African Development Bank and the Government of Angola unveiled a $125 million initiative to create 150,000 youth jobs.

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