Tanzania, March 22 -- The upcoming announcement by the Tony Elumelu Foundation will mark the unveiling of the 12th cohort of its flagship programme, which continues to support early-stage entrepreneurs across Africa with funding, training, and mentorship.

According to the foundation, this year's programme attracted more than 265,000 applications from all 54 African countries, underscoring the strong demand for startup financing and the growing interest in entrepreneurship across the continent.

Applicants largely focused on key sectors including agriculture, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and the green economy.

Under the 2026 cohort, a total of 3,200 entrepreneurs are expected to benefit through various TEF programmes implemented ...