Mission 300, a joint initiative led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, says it has connected more than 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries since its launch in 2024.

The National Briefing · Jun 17, 2026 · 4m

Mission 300, a joint initiative led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, says it has connected more than 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries since its launch in 2024. With a target of connecting 300 million people by 2030, the initiative is being hailed as a game-changer for economic growth, job creation, healthcare, and education across the continent.

Guest: William Madara - Director, Government Enablement at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet