For many entrepreneurs, success is measured in revenue and growth. For Rokiatou Traoré, success is also measured in trees planted, land restored and lives transformed. Through Herou Alliance, the Malian entrepreneur is proving that businesses can generate economic opportunity while combating some of Africa’s most urgent environmental challenges. Climate Change Is Reshaping Rural Livelihoods Across …

For many people, waste is simply something to be discarded. For Nigerian entrepreneur Olamide Ayeni-Babajide, it became the foundation of a business that is creating jobs, protecting the environment and transforming lives. The Solution to Africa’s Waste Challenge May Already Exist Across Africa’s rapidly growing cities, waste has become one of the defining environmental challenges …

For 2019 TEF alumna Aminata Thera, entrepreneurship began with a childhood curiosity about how simple ingredients could be transformed into something valuable. Today, that curiosity has grown into Artisane, a Malian agro-processing business creating jobs, supporting farmers, and adding value to one of the country’s most important agricultural resources: mangoes. The Opportunity Hidden in Africa’s …

From accounting and telecommunications to international fashion weeks, 2013 TEF alumna Farida Musa Halliru has built a brand that is helping position Nigerian fashion and African creativity on the global stage. Africa’s Fashion Industry Is Gaining Global Attention For decades, African fashion has been a source of inspiration for global designers. From bold prints and …

For 2019 TEF alumni Ayodele Ognin, entrepreneurship has never been just about building a successful company. It has always been about creating opportunities for women who have the potential to transform their families, communities and economies if given the right support. The Untapped Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Africa Across Africa, women play a critical …