Death of President Geingob, solar power in Madagascar… five news items to remember
This week has been a particularly busy one, with the launch of a new Climate Finance Guarantee Corporation. There was also the death of Namibia's President Hage Geingob, and the Madagascan government's new push into solar power to provide electricity.
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.
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.
On the same subject, French independent electricity producer GreenYellow has sold its assets in Burkina Faso and Madagascar to the Tananarive-based Axian group.
The launch of a new company to provide guarantees for climate financing in developing countries is also on the agenda.
Cover photo: By AFRIK21
