Zafiri - jointly developed by the Bank, World Bank Group and other partners - aims to address the critical shortage of patient, longer-term equity capital needed to de-risk and scale Decentralized Renewable Energy solutions (DRE)
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 18, 2025/APO Group/ --
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform and flagship initiative under Mission 300 (https://apo-opa.co/4m1ve7m). This investment will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy access across Africa.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) provide $40 million investment in equity platform Zafiri to accelerate renewable energy access across Africa
Zafiri - jointly developed by the Bank, World Bank Group and other partners - aims to address the critical shortage of patient, longer-term equity capital needed to de-risk and scale Decentralized Renewable Energy solutions (DRE) for underserved communities across the continent.
Decentralized Renewable Energy is the fastest, most cost-effective, and sustainable way to expand electricity access in rural Africa. Unlike centralized grids, DRE solutions—such as mini-grids and stand-alone solar home systems—can be deployed quickly and affordably, even in remote or fragile areas.
Under Mission 300, which aims to connect an additional 300 million people to electricity by 2030, DRE will play a central role in ensuring no community is left behind. These decentralized systems are modular, scalable, and well-suited to the continent’s dispersed populations and geographic challenges. More than half of all new electricity connections by 2030 are expected to come from DRE.
Zafiri is structured as a Permanent Capital Vehicle with a targeted capitalization of $1 billion, raised through a phased approach. Phase 1 targets $300 million in total commitments, equally split between junior and senior equity, with junior equity serving as a key catalyst to crowd-in private sector in this higher-risk, undercapitalized market.
The African Development Bank’s $40 million contribution consists of $30 million in senior equity from its balance sheet and $10 million in junior equity from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a multi-donor special fund managed by the Bank.
“Zafiri is a catalytic platform that will be an integral component of the Bank’s strategy to accelerate universal access to modern energy in Africa. With just five years remaining to reach Mission 300’s goal of additional 300 million connections by 2030, this initiative provides a timely and innovative solution to scale private capital for impact,” noted Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth at the African Development Bank.
Wale Shonibare, Director for Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulations, described Zafiri as the largest patient capital commitment to the African DRE sector to date. He said it exemplifies how structured blended financing can unlock commercial capital while delivering inclusive, climate-resilient energy access across the continent.
Project Zafiri will address the lack of longer-term equity that is constraining the growth of the DRE sector in Africa, Daniel Schroth, Director for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, said, adding that by anchoring the junior equity tranche, SEFA is helping to crowd in private investment at scale.
Zafiri aligns with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033) to promote private investment in energy infrastructure, the High 5s, particularly Light Up and Power Africa, Industrialize Africa, and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa, and the New Deal on Energy for Africa. It also contributes to both mitigation and adaptation goals under the Bank’s Climate Change and Green Growth Policy and Strategy and supports the objectives of SEFA and the Private Sector Development Strategy (PSDS) to mobilize equity for clean energy and energy efficiency investments. Zafiri also aligns with the Bank’s Equity Investment Framework and represents a pioneering approach to blended finance in Africa’s energy transition and a critical step toward achieving universal energy access.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
The peace and security Somaliland enjoins for the last 20+ years was from its people who were safe guiding its sovereignty. If it was for Somaliland enemies, this country would not have existed at all. It was the people's wishes that Somaliland still keep on moving forward and it will continue moving forward for ever.
Long live Somaliland and its people. AMIN!
One thing the people of Somaliland should never forget is there are many enemies that want to destroy what you have worked for, do not let this enemies whether within or without succeed in hindering your resolve.May ALLAH bless you all. AMIN!
Until the separatists accept the fact that they only represent the little triangle (Hargeysa, Burco, Berbera, called Waqooyi galbeed and north-west Toogdheer), they will never find peace and progress. Holding hostage, land's that aren't inhabited by you or your people, and arguing for your wishes to be respected, will never happen. You only represent that triangle, nothing more, nothing less. Speak for the destiny of that triangle, or ells soon you will see the IC charging your kinsmen government with terrorists charges and genocide, as your Silanyo was threatened with, in UK. You see, your claim of the genocide committed against you by the military regime, is fading away, and replaced by the genocide you committing against Khaatumo and Awdal, and the funding and creating the terrorists group Al-shabaab.
THE TABLES HAVE TURNED.
Shabab are in Gerowe where they assassinate their top ranking founders like C/qaadir Nuur Faarax.
I wonder who is next? Faroole maybe?
Shiikh C/qaadir nuur, always spoke out against Al-shabaab, unlike the separatists terrorists who praise them and fund them.
Bantu, somalilanders do not care what You think as you are adoon
LOL, I'm bantu ha? Hahahahahahaha.
buxiy.
Al-shabab operate from somaliland that is why UK/US gave their citizen alart not to go there, and before you know it There will fourty thousand army from AU,ETHIOPIA on door step.
The people of Somaliland-Republic will always be remembered in Somali history as those who made all the sacrifices when they gave up their 26-Jun-1960 Independence against popular wisdom, against minority voices as the Majority in Somaliland proudly proclaimed "LAA YAA GARAAD".
Given the chance i do believe Somaliland-Republic would use it's Recognition in a positive constructive manner that can improve peace, alleviate poverty across Pan-somali region. It was the action of popular figures and prominent elders from Somaliland-Republic who against all odds responded to the drought stricken somali people in Somalia in 2011.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2011…
While 70% of all international AID to the TFG was misappropriated during a deadly drought it was Somaliland-republic's population and government who delivered the first Foreign AID to reach the forgotten Idps in the many camps in afgooye and Gedo.
Most Somaliland major companies and corporation are involved in major programs to build schools and Hospitals. Dahabshiil company commits large sums of money in development programs across somalia namely Bosaaso, Beletweyn, Mogadishu, Marka, Jowhar, Garowe, Galkacayo, Galmudug, Baydhabo-Bay, Hudur-Bakool, Kismayo, Buaale and Garbahaarey.
The success of Somaliland-Republic can then easily be a contributory factor in the process of Regional stabilization and development. Not only can lessons be learnt from Somaliland's achievements if there is serious commitment to lasting prevention of Piracy, terror and issues of migration then Somaliland-Republic must be acknowledged and encouraged to continue to pursue it's place among the international nations of the AU, UN and their peers in every organisation. We must achieve the opportunity to proudly wave our flag among the world nations in such esteemed ranks as those found in the Olympics.
May Allah make it possible for the 2-state dialogue to lead to the birth of 2-EQUAL state just as was once the reality 26-jun-1960 Insha'allah.
Djibouti, Somaliland & Somalia can form an Igad equivalent in the horn of Africa insha'allah.
sxb do you want to go on a trip with me around "Somaliland"? because im going during the Somali holidays and i want to show you the reality on the ground. We will start from berbera,then hargeisa then burco then erigavo,taleex,lascanod,buhodle,boorame sheik,and end it at saylac?
its an honest question.
The people of Somaliland-Republic will always be remembered in Somali history as those who made all the sacrifices when they gave up their 26-Jun-1960 Independence against popular wisdom, against minority voices as the Majority in Somaliland proudly proclaimed "LAA YAA GARAAD".
Given the chance i do believe Somaliland-Republic would use it's Recognition in a positive constructive manner that can improve peace, alleviate poverty across Pan-somali region. It was the action of popular figures and prominent elders from Somaliland-Republic who against all odds responded to the drought stricken somali people in Somalia in 2011.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2011…
While 70% of all international AID to the TFG was misappropriated during a deadly drought it was Somaliland-republic's population and government who delivered the first Foreign AID to reach the forgotten Idps in the many camps in afgooye and Gedo.
Most Somaliland major companies and corporation are involved in major programs to build schools and Hospitals. Dahabshiil company commits large sums of money in development programs across somalia namely Bosaaso, Beletweyn, Mogadishu, Marka, Jowhar, Garowe, Galkacayo, Galmudug, Baydhabo-Bay, Hudur-Bakool, Kismayo, Buaale and Garbahaarey.
The success of Somaliland-Republic can then easily be a contributory factor in the process of Regional stabilization and development. Not only can lessons be learnt from Somaliland's achievements if there is serious commitment to lasting prevention of Piracy, terror and issues of migration then Somaliland-Republic must be acknowledged and encouraged to continue to pursue it's place among the international nations of the AU, UN and their peers in every organisation. We must achieve the opportunity to proudly wave our flag among the world nations in such esteemed ranks as those found in the Olympics.
May Allah make it possible for the 2-state dialogue to lead to the birth of 2-EQUAL state just as was once the reality 26-jun-1960 Insha'allah.
Djibouti, Somaliland & Somalia can form an Igad equivalent in the horn of Africa insha'allah.
Allemgan people of Sool live also in Ethiopia and I never hear they complain about that becoz they respect border. If Somaliland did not make historic mistake to join Somalia in 60 and keep his sovergnity like Djibouti, all somalilander from Zeilac to Sool would be one nation united. Now like it or not border are not based on Qabil but on colonial border and Majority of Somalilander just reclaim their lost sovergnity as Eritrean did it toward Ethiopian. If some people did not respect majority choice like terrorist militia of Kathumo,they are free to join Somalia or Bantu /Habashi rule in NFD/Kil5 as It seem that their clan accept better lool
What siyad done in so many years, bashar did it in months; Siyad managed to destroy afew cities in many years, but bashar destroyed Syria within 1 year
Notice how they hate Somaliland? Why would anyone want to share a country with such disgusting human beings? We learned our lesson with the last union, once bitten twice shy!
https://www.facebook.com/SomalilandFederalStateOf…
random thing i found.
I am not a somalilander but they would love their fellow somalianders, give them support .
Allemegan,
The capital of Sool is Las Anod and it is enjoying peace and tranquility since the inhabitants of that part of Somaliland fully supported their country years ago. If you are talking about the few terrorists in Taleex village then that is another thing altogether.
Do you know the governor of Maroodijex the region where the Somaliland capital is located? He was born and breed in Las Anod and was the former governor of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region in Somaliland. Now tell me can you ever dream of becoming not the governor of Mogadishu, but the mayor of the smallest district in Hargeisa? Just be honest with yourself and tell the truth for only once.
You can not seprate and slice Somaliland and then pretend to be a Somali patriot, you are nothing but a hypocrite Allemegan, Keyse or whatever you viciously call yourself. Spare us all this double standards and ignorant clannish based sentiments, which is based on nothing but the nostalgia for your shares in the stolen booties from Somaliland.
Wake-up and smell the coffee the Siad Barre days are resting with him in his little grave in remote Garboharey. If you want to join him, that is no one else choice but yours.
You have a good point but what about sado cali and ali khalyf? Ali khalf would rather be the prime minister of somalia then the mayor of a region. Sado cali would rather be a mp in the somali parliament then be the mayor of a dusty region.I dont see your logic of sado cali of been a traitor because she was agaisnt the ABUSE of isaaqs by siad barre and there even was a witchhunt for her.
war ninyahow stop your BS that dhulbahantes want to be apart of the failed isaaq project.I would rather hold the blue flag in the olympics than be the president of the council in hargeisa.
Im a true lascanod boy and me and my people are against isaaq occupation.
As I said in my previous comment ur subclan prefer to hold Habashi flag in other side of Buhoodle than Somaliland flag only becoz u hate Issaq . Ur clan also hate Hawiye and finally u hate yourself .Pitiful.Reer Djibouti always tell me to enjoy peace in their country becoz no Darood living there but only DIR clan (Issaq/Issa/Gadabursi). Where Darood live, hate and war is never far.
The other side of buhodle stands ethiopia. so what? can ethiopia plant its flag in its own territory?
**cant
Side of Buhoodle in Somaliland territory some of ur clan figth with Somaliland army becoz for Somalinimo love as u claim. Side of Buhoodle in Ethiopia, ur clan used to kiss daily Habashi without problem.
Conclusion Ur clan are only tribal minded and focus only on hate of Issaq. Border will not change and Majority of Somalilander just reclaim their lost sovergnity as civilized society. You are free to move in Ethiopia or Somalia if you cannot stand ur previous country before Union.Simple.
I meant the smallest district in Mogadishu and not Hargeisa.
Breaking news the son of Faysal Ali Waraabe arrested in Lasanod for terrorism http://hadhwanaagmedia.info/detail.aspx?id=91111
Xassan Daahir Aweys on the killing of Sh Cabdulqaadir Nuur
http://halgan.net/2013/02/sh-xasan-daahir-aweys-o…
Al Shabaab is from and funded by somaliland individual ! Here is the proof :
http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201302170228.html/
This is Majeertenia crap unable to protect people in their region, now trying to get the assistance of Somaliland to fight clans that are unhappy with the way the one clan Majeertenia administration is running the business in that arid and inhabitable region of Somalia.
Looool Somalia: Son of Somaliland Politician Arrested On Terrorism Charges !
Somaliland’s UCID political party chairman”Faisal Ali Warabe ! He acknowledge that his son
Is a Terrorist !