The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB) have launched the 2026 Somalia Business Plan Competition, offering a $20,000 prize to an entrepreneur proposing an export-oriented business connected to Somalia. The initiative seeks to support businesses that process local resources, reach international markets and generate employment across Somalia and its regions. Applications are open to entrepreneurs with established companies, early-stage ventures or well-researched business ideas. Applicants do not need to demonstrate previous business traction to qualify. Beyond the main prize, the competition offers potential funding opportunities for...