Google is celebrating International Women's Day by announcing three new initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs in Africa and provide them with the resources they need to succeed.
Folarin Aiayegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa, said, "We are thrilled to announce the selected startups for the inaugural class of our Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort. These women are tackling some of Africa's most pressing challenges, and we're excited to support them as they build the future." The 15 startups selected for the program are from eight African countries and are creating innovative solutions that improve livelihoods in their communities.