Africa is the mainland that contributes the least to climate change – but bears the brunt of the climate crisis. @BloombergDotOrg is working with partners to help turbocharge the clean energy transition in Africa to fight climate change, create jobs, and protect public health.

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“The world needs Africa more than Africa needs the world.” You might know Idris Elba from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Luther’ or being named People's ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ — but alongside his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, he’s also been doing impactful work beyond the screen. Through their nonprofit the Elba Hope Foundation, the couple has focused on some of today’s most pressing issues, including food security, support for smallholder farmers, sustainability, and youth advocacy. Much of the organization's work happens in Sierra Leone, his father's homeland, as well as in the U.K., where Idris was born. “I feel like an underdog, and Elba Hope not just fights for the underdog, but helps give a voice to the underdog, the underserved, the unheard,” Idris told TIME. For using their platform to advocate and educate, the Elbas are on the TIME100 Philanthropy list. Read about the work that got them there here:

🌍 From Africa to APAC, new payment rails are taking shape. Albert Wong, SVP of OSL BizPay, will join a live webinar on LinkedIn with industry leaders from @Finternetasia, @AnzensOfficial, @moneyinmotion26 and @StableHunterAI to discuss stablecoin-based cross-border settlement and the future of the China-Africa payment corridor. 🗓️ Date: May 14 7:00–8:00 PM (HKT) Register now and join the conversation 👉 #OSLBizPay# #Stablecoins# #Payments# #CrossBorderPayments# #Africa# #APAC#

The first African laureate of the prestigious Pritzker Prize, architect and National Geographic 33 changemaker Francis Kéré has long been praised for his approach to energy efficiency in his projects. Learn more about Kéré's work: #NatGeo33#

NEWS: Airtel Africa and SpaceX have successfully tested Starlink Mobile direct-to-cell service in Kenya dead zones, where 4G-compatible smartphones connected to Starlink's LEO satellite constellation for WhatsApp calls, messaging, and mobile payments, no tower required. Commercial rollout planned across Airtel's 14 African markets in 2026.

The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa is working to accelerate business journalism across the African continent because media can change the world. Through education and training, more African journalists are covering business and financial reporting.

I’m inspired by the courageous Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe @ObamaFoundation Leaders I met in Athens, Greece. They’re working on the most pressing issues facing our world – from climate change and human rights to empowering women and girls. Take a look: