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Death of President Geingob, solar power in Madagascar… five news items to remember

Death of President Geingob, solar energy in Madagascar... five news items to remember this week © Hage Geingob

Among the week’s top stories was the death of Namibian President Hage Geingob. He was hailed for his commitment to preserving his country’s environment, notably by signing several concessions for the production of green hydrogen.

Namibian President Hage Geingob, environmental activist, has died

In Madagascar, his counterpart Andry Rajoelina, who has just been re-elected for a second term, is also banking on sustainability and wants to take up the challenge of electrification using solar energy.

Electrification: the Malagasy government’s new solar shift

On the same subject, French independent electricity producer GreenYellow has sold its assets in Burkina Faso and Madagascar to the Tananarive-based Axian group.

Solar energy: French IPP GreenYellow sells its Madagascar and Burkina Faso assets

The launch of a new company to provide guarantees for climate financing in developing countries is also on the agenda.

Climate: objectives of the new Guarantee Company, dedicated to countries of the South

 

We will also have to keep an eye on water pollution caused by illegal gold mining in Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast: water pollution from illegal gold mining reaches 80% mark

See you next Friday,

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