NAMIBIA: Japanese investor Itochu sets its sights on the green hydrogen market

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, a company based in Windhoek, Namibia, and Itochu Corporation, a Japanese trade and investment company, are keen to explore opportunities for cooperation in the green hydrogen megaproject under development in Namibia.  

SOUTH SUDAN: a new device treats medical waste at Juba hospital

In South Sudan, Juba Teaching Hospital is now treating its medical waste. On 15 August 2023, the health facility benefited from a new system, which was received and inaugurated by the South Sudanese Health Minister, Yolanda Awel Deng Juach.  

CAMEROON: the World Bank finances the digitalization of the agricultural sector

ZAMBIA: Berlin pledges €35 million for water and renewable energies

AFRICA: debt-nature agreements announced for first Climate Summit

GABON: when marine biodiversity reduces external debt by $450 million

AFRICA: a series of seminars to improve climate warning systems

SOUTHERN AFRICA: AfDB training in climate-smart agriculture

SENEGAL: 3,500 illegal occupations obstruct water drainage in Dakar

TOGO: 7400 people to be connected to the drinking water network in Dapaong & Naki-Est

Togo's Ministry of Water and Village Hydraulics and its Ministry of Town Planning, Housing and Public Hygiene recently launched the construction of two drinking water supply systems (AEP) in the towns of Dapaong and Naki-Est, in the Savanes region.

BENIN: Parliament examines a long-awaited bill on sustainable urban planning

The government's Action Programme (PAG), which aims to transform Benin's economy and environment, is now taking legal action through the examination of a bill on sustainable urban planning.

SENEGAL: water pumped from Ndiock-Sall improves daily lives of Saint-Louis residents

In Senegal, the Senegalese National Water Company (SONES) is commissioning a new system to transfer water from the Ndiock-Sall wellfield to the city of Saint-Louis.

SENEGAL: a reforestation camp to combat coastal erosion in Diembering

A reforestation camp was launched on 24 August 2023 in Diembering, in the south of Senegal. The initiative by the Ziguinchor regional youth council aims to combat coastal erosion. Senegal's Atlantic coast is suffering from severe erosion.

MADAGASCAR: the first Urban Train line will soon link Soarano to Amoronankona

Madagascar's first "Urban Train" line will be operational in a few weeks' time to help relieve congestion in the capital Antananarivo. Good news for the people of Madagascar. The first “Urban Train” line will come into service in a few weeks’ time.

TOGO: Solid waste management awareness campaign in Lomé

In Togo, phase III of the Lomé Urban Environment Project (PEUL) is getting underway, with the "Communication and awareness campaign on urban solid waste management".

Mnangagwa has been declared winner of Zimbabwe’s flawed election

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared winner of the Aug. 23 presidential election on Saturday night after a much-criticized electoral process by international observers.

Gabon elections are being rigged - African rights group

The Network of Human Rights Defenders in Central Africa (Redhac) says the internet shutdown and curfew imposed by the authorities in Gabon raise serious c

French envoy to stay in Niger despite ultimatum, says Macron

Macron insists that France will not change its position in condemning the coup and offering support to removed President Bazoum

Kenya, Egypt overtake Nigeria in value of startup funding in H1 2023

Kenyan startups led African funding in H1 2023 with $520 million, followed by Egypt, South Africa, and Rwanda. Nigerian startups, fifth in funding, topped the continent with 101 deals; Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt followed. African startup funding fell to $1B i

Hurricane Idalia could become 2023’s costliest climate disaster for the US

Analysts estimate the category 3 storm has already racked up a preliminary cost of $9.36bn, straining the insurance industry.