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07 08 2022 | 08:37

Fuel crisis in the Central African Republic escalates humanitarian need

A growing lack of fuel in the Central African Republic (CAR), exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, is worsening an already critical situation for the 3.1 million people in the country who are in urgent…

07 08 2022 | 08:35

First electricity from Algeria’s solar plant generated by late 2023

The first electricity from Algeria’s 1GW Solar 1,000 scheme is expected to be produced at the end of 2023, the director-general of Shaems, the state-owned company overseeing the large-scale project,…

07 08 2022 | 08:32

AfDB $66m funding boost to electrify hundreds of thousands in Guinea

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group have approved a $66.39 million support package for Guinea, intended to help it increase access to electricity.

07 08 2022 | 08:32

Statement by Inger Andersen on wildfires across Europe, North America and other parts of the world

While wildfires are a normal and even essential process in nature, there is nothing normal or natural about the blazes we are seeing raging across Europe, North America and other parts of the world.

07 08 2022 | 08:28

KENYA: Uhuru Kenyatta to lead climate adaptation programme

World leaders are tasking Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to lead Africa's efforts to combat climate change under the African Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAP). Launched on 25 January 2022 by…

07 08 2022 | 08:26

As my son choked on bushfire smoke it was clear our most vulnerable are feeling our climate negligence

Any new coal and gas projects are incompatible with effective climate action. This egregious compromise has to stop now ​​​I’ve never felt more helpless as a parent than I did during the black…

07 08 2022 | 08:26

LIBYA: AG signs power purchase agreement for Ghadames solar park

The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Ghadames solar plant. The plant will be built by Irish independent power…

07 08 2022 | 08:26

GABON: CAFI grants new funding of $150 million to preserve forests

The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) has just granted a new financing of 150 million dollars for the preservation of Gabon's forests. The memorandum of understanding between Cafi and the…

07 08 2022 | 08:24

MOROCCO: 28 beaches awarded the « Blue Flag » for their eco-responsible approach

In Morocco, 28 beaches have been awarded the "Blue Flag" label by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection. The various sites were…

07 08 2022 | 08:24

WEST AFRICA: Persistent invests in SolarTaxi’s electric vehicles

Just four years after its launch, Ghanaian start-up SolarTaxi is already targeting the West African electric mobility market through a new partnership with venture capital firm Persistent Energy…

07 08 2022 | 08:22

AFRICA: In November 2022, the 6th Emerging Valley accelerates sustainable innovation

How to ensure energy and food security in Africa through digital advances? This question will be at the centre of discussions at the sixth edition of the Emerging Valley summit, which takes place…

07 08 2022 | 08:19

ALGERIA: in Algiers, the Oued S’mar landfill transformed into a green space

With 11 hectares of natural grass and nine hectares reserved for walking, the Oued S'mar landfill in Algeria is well on its way to becoming a green space. The project to transform this site located…

07 08 2022 | 08:17

AFRICA: H2O Securities launches 1st crypto water token and raises $150m

South African company H2O Securities, which focuses on financing water supply infrastructure, is launching the first crypto token dedicated to this critical sector. The innovation has already…

07 08 2022 | 08:15

NAMIBIA: EU-funded two waste buy-back centres to be set up in Windhoek

As part of Namibia's solid waste management strategy, two waste buy-back centres will be set up in the capital Windhoek by 2024. The project is funded by the European Union (EU). The city of…

07 08 2022 | 08:15

Humanity can’t equivocate any longer. This is a climate emergency

We are declaring a climate emergency. Everyone can, in whatever place on Earth they call home. No one needs to wait for politicians any more – we have been waiting for them for decades. What history…

07 08 2022 | 08:14

AFRICA: KLP Norfund invests $40m in green energy for business

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (NORFUND) is launching a special purpose vehicle with pension fund manager KPL for a $40 million investment in CrossBoundary Energy (CBE). The…

07 08 2022 | 08:13

MADAGASCAR: a call for projects for sustainable management of marine protected areas

The government of Madagascar is launching a call for concept notes to marine protected areas (MPAs) and locally managed marine areas (LMMAs) to finance their sustainable management projects.…

07 08 2022 | 08:10

EGYPT: 70 locally produced electric buses to run in Cairo from October

As part of its climate policy, the Egyptian government will put 70 electric buses on the road in the governorate of Cairo. These locally manufactured vehicles will serve the population while…

07 08 2022 | 08:08

AFRICA: Persistent raises $10m to finance climate projects

Venture capital firm Persistent Energy Capital is raising $10 million to finance climate-friendly projects in Africa. The funds are provided by Japanese investor Kyuden International Corporation.…

07 08 2022 | 08:06

EAST AFRICA: GCP joins forces with P4F for sustainable coffee production

As drought affects harvests in East Africa, a new partnership between the Partnerships for Forests (P4F) and the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) will strengthen the sustainability of the coffee sector,…