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Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding

The funding will drive clean energy growth in Starsight’s existing West African operations, with Nigeria earmarked to receive the majority of the funding

Capital will be deployed in Starsight’s existing West African operations to support growth, strengthen operations and scale energy solutions for commercial and industrial users. Majority of the funds will assist in improving power security in Nigeria, where the unstable grid and reliance on diesel self-generation remain key characteristics of the…

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Agriculture and Environment Committees Welcome Authorisation to Dredge Isimangaliso Lake System

The sustainable and equitable future for the system rests on collaboration, transparency, meaningful consultations and the integration of science with lived community experience

The portfolio committees on Agriculture and on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment received briefings from the departments of Agriculture; Land Reform and Rural Development; and Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on the dredging in the Mfolozi and Msunduzi flats and the opening of the St Lucia estuary mouth. Thereafter, the Portfolio…

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    • Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 delivers definitive roadmap to turn Africa’s climate ambition into bankable, scalable reality (1)
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 delivers definitive roadmap to turn Africa’s climate ambition into bankable, scalable reality

The summit opened with a focus on innovative finance for nature, exploring green, blue, and wildlife bonds, including the "Rhino Bond" and emerging biodiversity credits

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with a resounding call to action, urging the continent to leverage its digital revolution, transform water financing and redesign agriculture to unlock a sustainable, net-zero future. The four-day platform united over 600 delegates from 42 countries, including global investors, project…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Strengthens Regional Statistical Systems Through Five Technical Workshops in Abidjan

The official launch ceremony took place on Monday, 2 March 2026, and set the tone for two weeks of technical engagement focused on innovation, regional cooperation, and statistical excellence

From 2 to 6 March 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is hosting a high-level regional consultation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), providing a strategic and inclusive platform for reflection on the future of the Community. This important dialogue will inform the upcoming Special Summit of Heads of State…

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Eritrea: Training on Geographic Information System in Asmara

The theoretical and practical training was a continuation of similar training provided in 2025, with the main objective of enhancing evidence-based management, planning, decision-making, and policy formulation

The Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, provided training to 25 experts on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. The trainees were drawn from the Ministries of Land, Water and Environment; Finance and National Development; Mining and Energy; Marine…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa is experiencing an active cyclone season which usually runs from January to April. Above-average rains continue in cyclone-prone areas

Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, infrastructure damage and inadequate water and sanitation among displaced populations, an analysis by World Health Organization (WHO)…

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Tanzania Strengthens Water Safety Capacity in Morogoro

Frontline officers empowered to protect communities

The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate of Preventive Services and the Environmental Health and Sanitation Section, has successfully strengthened Tanzania’s ability to detect and prevent waterborne health threats at community level and designated Points of Entry (PoEs).  Contaminated water can silently fuel outbreaks, disrupt trade, and put thousands of…

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Charts a Course from Vision to Viability

The gathering is built on a singular premise, that Africa’s environmental challenges are, in fact, its greatest economic opportunities

The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 opened its doors in Cape Town today, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's economic trajectory. Convening a powerful coalition of policymakers, financiers and innovators, the summit signals a decisive shift from conceptual ambition to concrete, bankable action in the pursuit of a…

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Seychelles: President Dr. Patrick Herminie Receives Letters of Credence from Canada’s High Commissioner-Designate

The accreditation ceremony signals a renewed commitment to deepening Seychelles–Canada relations, anchored in mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for sustainable and inclusive development

With discussions ranging from advancing Venn’s Town towards international heritage recognition to exploring a future air services agreement, President Dr. Patrick Herminie today welcomed a new chapter in Seychelles–Canada relations as he received the Letters of Credence of Her Excellency Emily Burns, High Commissioner-designate of Canada to the Republic of…

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Green Investment Momentum Builds Ahead of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

The gathering offers an opportunity to assess how fiscal priorities may reinforce infrastructure delivery, crowd in private capital and strengthen South Africa’s green growth pathway

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 (AGES 2026) (https://apo-opa.co/3ZUnhI7) opens next week at a pivotal moment for South Africa’s economy – following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), which renewed focus on climate action, infrastructure investment and industrial reform, and ahead of the National Budget Speech. With…