Environment
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Wind energy as a massive game-changer for African energy sector, economy
London, Oct. 18, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Besides generating much-needed clean and affordable electricity, wind energy has the power to unlock economic growth in Africa, give a ... -
Ghana’s capital, Accra wins award for Informal Waste Collection Expansion project
London, Oct. 14, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has been mentioned among the 2019 ‘World’s Seven Best Climate Projects’ for its Informal Waste Collection ... -
Ethiopia launches new green development project for Addis Ababa
London, Oct. 2, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Ethiopia on Tuesday launched a China-backed riverside green development project that aims to create a beautiful and healthy environment in ... -
Ivory Coast inaugurates Classrooms made from recycled plastic waste
London, Sep 29, 2019 (AltAfrica)– When plastic bottles are recycled they can be made into lots of things: t-shirts, sweaters, fleece jackets, insulation for ... -
Hilaria Paschal, the Tanzanian farmer making fortune as Solar Entrepreneur
London, Sep 28, 2019 (AltAfrica)- Hilaria Paschal is a talented weaving artist, producing colourful woven baskets and jewelry. She also runs a small business, marketing ... -
Africa to scrap coal power stations for renewable energy, says AfDB President
London, Sep 26, 2019 (AltAfrica)–African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina on Tuesday unveiled ambitious plans to scrap coal power stations across the continent ... -
Alioune Diop University, Senegal wins prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award 2019
London, Sep 23, 2019 (AltAfrica)–The Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Senegal, won the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Jurors were impressed with how the ... -
Nigeria gets another $500,000 grant for clean energy
London, Sep 23, 2019 (AltAfrica)-The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank has approved a $500,000 grant to support ... -
African activists, school children join global protest to demand climate change action
London, Sep 20, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Thousands across Africa have joined others around the globe to protest and call for urgent action against climate change. Similar ... -
Morocco inaugurates solar village for Solar Decathlon African competition
London, Sep 20, 2019 (AltAfrica)-The maiden edition of Solar Decathlon Africa has produced its first wonder-a mini solar village of 20 houses built by ...
