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After Burkina Faso and Madagascar, GreenYellow sells its solar assets in Senegal

Electrochlorination, solar, biodiversity… SEN’EAU’s green revolution in Senegal

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Exclusive interview

Magatte Niang: “SEN’EAU is working for optimised water management in Senegal”

Cities and coastal erosion: how resilient are they in West Africa?

The World Bank grants $200 million to clean up Dakar and other towns in Senegal

Sustainable innovation: Breega launches $75 million fund to finance start-ups

Sanitation governance: scaling up initiatives in Senegal

SENEGAL: GGGI and CETUD join forces to promote sustainable mobility in Dakar

Senegal to launch a national fund to promote the green economy

Plastic pollution: Senegal steps up the fight with a recycling plant

Juliette John: “the SDGs are at the heart of British diplomacy in Senegal”.

Interview

SENEGAL: the reasons behind the reform of the fisheries sector

MAURITANIA/SENEGAL: 35 forestry officers trained in remote sensing by drone

Retrospective

War in Sudan, circular economy… five things to remember this week

SENEGAL: Why is Diomaye Faye creating a water regulatory authority?

Desalination: start-up Osmosun wins Euronext award for its containerised systems

SENEGAL: In Mékhé and Keur Momar Sarr, solar energy to treat water

SENEGAL: before his departure, Macky Sall signs a PPP for desalination in Dakar

SENEGAL: $20m from the AfDB to improve access to water on agricultural farms

SDGs: the five major projects of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s president-elect

WEST AFRICA: Ring Capital launches €50m fund to drive sustainability

AFRICA: the World Bank releases $40 million for climate research in six countries

Analysis

Financing development: what can the EBRD bring to Senegal and Ghana?

Solar, hydro, gas… BOAD and Genesis to produce 1 GW within the WAEMU

Plastic pollution: 76 WTO member states advocate sustainable trade practices

SENEGAL: system transfers water from Sadio to Mbacké, serving 100,000 households

Floods, plastics pollution, solar energy… five news highlights this week

Retrospective

Dakar to host the 6th International Congress on Marine Protected Areas in 2027

February 2027, Dakar

SENEGAL: €3 million for a hydrological study to prevent flooding

Electricity transmission: France’s Vinci wins a €200 million contract in Senegal

SENEGAL: the long-awaited solar-powered Dakar BRT finally goes into service

33,000 electric taxis in Dakar, Abidjan and Accra by 2033

The MAVIL Forum in Saint-Louis draws to a close: Sahelian cities will achieve the SDG

In Saint-Louis, the Mavil Forum highlights the sustainability of intermediate cities

Interview

COP28: BOAD launches Climate Study Fund for the resilience of 8 countries

The growth of towns on the Senegal River discussed from 12 to 14 December in St-Louis

12 to 14 December at Saint-Louis

SENEGAL: 95 local authority employees trained in sustainable waste management

SENEGAL: in Thiès, Infinity Power will store wind energy from Taïba N’Diaye from 2025

AFRICA: Senegal wins award in Namibia for its progress in urban sanitation

SENEGAL: €152m for the TER and sanitation project in Diamniadio

From Paris to Dakar, innovating to better manage water in the face of climate change

SAHEL: in Marrakech, the World Bank and OCP join forces for sustainable agriculture

WAEMU: in Marrakech, Africa50 pledges to finance transport, energy and ICTs

SENEGAL: warning in Kédougou of a worrying rise in the water level of the river Gambi

SENEGAL: the Dakar Express Train, a lifeline for sustainable transport

SENEGAL: Eco-friendly buildings by Teyliom and Duo Real certified “Edge” in Dakar

SENEGAL: BOAD lends €22m for the 30 MWp Niakhar solar power plant

AFRICA: the IsDB lends $800 million to finance the SDGs in eight countries

“A mixed financing approach can accelerate the development of clean energy”

Flood risks: what response within the West African Economic and Monetary Union ?

Education systems faced with the challenge of climate change: where does Africa stand

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

SENEGAL: a reforestation camp to combat coastal erosion in Diembering

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

SENEGAL: Touba seeks €262m for drinking water and sanitation

SENEGAL: the “Thilogne ville verte” initiative will green three neighbourhoods

SENEGAL: 29 solid waste collection points to be set up in Dakar

SENEGAL: London releases €1m for technical expertise on green growth

SENEGAL: GGGI equips Sandiara with an electronic waste recycling centre

SENEGAL: €32m funding for solar energy storage in Bokhol

SENEGAL: $135 million in financing to reduce the risk of flooding in Dakar

SENEGAL: SONAGED strengthens its position in Ziguinchor with 15 trash trucks

SENEGAL/GHANA: Gravita obtains a €34m facility for industrial recycling

SENEGAL/EGYPT: London grants €117m for wastewater treatment and reuse

SENEGAL: a photovoltaic solar power plant for sustainable agriculture in Saint-Louis

SENEGAL: The “Wash Tech Incub” programme supports innovation in the water sector

AFRICA: UNDP-supported project combines solar and agriculture in 9 countries

GREAT GREEN WALL: waterboxx adopted to save water in reforestation

SENEGAL: Germany’s Gauff connects 60 solar mini-grids in the Kolda region

AFRICA: Senegalese Macky Sall awarded “Leadership for Water Security

AFRICA: Faced with water stress, sustainable management of groundwater is essential

ECOWAS: EBID to finance green projects to support sustainable growth

AFRICA: The missions of the new Water and Sanitation Academy

SENEGAL: EIB, AFD and KfW finance 380 natural gas buses in Dakar

SENEGAL: the IFC will mobilise €242 million for Sococim’s low-carbon cement

WEST AFRICA: IOF’s call for projects to support the SDGs in nine cities

SENEGAL: Plastic Odyssey calls at the port of Dakar to fight marine pollution

SENEGAL: Climate-smart agriculture project in the Senegal River Valley

SENEGAL: The country’s councils will soon be equipped with waste collection points

SENEGAL: Dakar turns to gas and inaugurates a power plant in Malicounda

SENEGAL: first participation in the “Ocean for All” competition

AFRICA: SEFA Grants $1 Million to Seven Countries to Develop Electric Mobility

MOROCCO/SENEGAL: an alliance to secure access to water and sanitation

SENEGAL: the Sambangalou multipurpose dam is launched with a delay

SENEGAL: The State recruits a consultant for flood management in Saint-L

SENEGAL: In Dakar, the water retention basin will be modernised to cope with flooding

SAHEL: BOAD and CILSS agree on climate-smart projects

SENEGAL: Phosphate giant OCP supports the protection of Niokolo Koba Park

SENEGAL: Lagazel acquires a solar kit manufacturing line in Thiès

COP27: BOAD commits to devote $1.3 billion to green projects by 2025

SENEGAL: A €40m AfDB Loan for Water and Sanitation

AFRICA: ENABEL receives €5m to finance climate resilient projects

ECOWAS: towards the construction of a 150 MWp solar park connected to the WAPP

SENEGAL: Towards the regulation of electronic waste management

SAHEL: FMO grants €5.5m to SolarX to provide solar energy to SMEs

SENEGAL: the Chinese company CRRC will deliver 121 electric buses to Dakar

SENEGAL: An initiative to green Touba, Diourbel and other religious cities

SENEGAL: Opening of a trial against a fishmeal factory in Thiès

SENEGAL: Acwa Power signs a PPP for a desalination plant on the Grande Côte

AFRICA: German Kowry connects off-grid solar systems in three countries

AFRICA: Green growth accelerating in 7 countries, says AfDB report

AFRICA: Bboxx to enter solar kit market with PEG takeover

SENEGAL: 12 villages provided with drinking water supply under the Peamir programme

SENEGAL: Work to improve rainwater drainage in Touba

AFRICA: Investment gap undermines climate resilience and adaptation

SENEGAL: In Matam, people warned about the Senegal River flooding

AFRICA: Coalition launched to fight plastic pollution

AFRICA: Agriter II project to boost sustainable agriculture in three countries

SENEGAL: Quarry project threatens Néma Ba Nature Reserve

SENEGAL: 500 sites will accelerate solid waste recycling in the country

AFRICA: Actis confirms sale of renewable energy producer Lekela Power

WEST AFRICA: Persistent invests in SolarTaxi’s electric vehicles

SENEGAL: The KMS3 drinking water plant now serves 13 additional villages

SENEGAL: Gauff trains 247 youths in the installation of solar photovoltaic systems

SENEGAL: In Kaolack, SENELEC is launching a waste-to-energy project

SENEGAL: BOAD grants a €60 million loan for sanitation in 10 towns

SENEGAL: Phosphate giant OCP allocates €2 million to the Great Green Wall

BENIN/TOGO: IFC lends $10m to Gozem for the deployment of 6,000 electric motorbikes

SENEGAL/GUINEA: Project to install solar irrigation systems

SENEGAL: Eiffage, Wabag and Toyota win the Mamelles desalination contract

AFRICA: Masdar and Infinity to Buy Wind Power Producer Lekela

SENEGAL: Valorem inaugurates a solar-powered cold room in M’bour

SENEGAL: Criticised Mamelles desalination plant now under construction

UEMOA: BOAD’s “Upop” project will strengthen waste management in 6 countries

SENEGAL: The Diass solar power plant (23 MWp) officially comes into service

SENEGAL: Supported by Siemens, Africa GreenTec’s solar ImpactSite lands in Ndiob

SENEGAL: Endeavour Mining finances the restoration of degraded land in Bakel

SENEGAL: Suez wins contract to clean up Hann Bay in Dakar

SENEGAL: Sonaged will soon manage solid waste, replacing the UCG

SENEGAL: IsDB lends $50 million for the development of the Nianija Bolong watershed

SENEGAL: In Khor Bango, a solar pumping system serves 400 market gardeners

AFRICA: OMVS receives Hassan II prize for its management of the Senegal River water

SUEZ, a pioneer in water management, is strengthening its activities in Africa

SENEGAL: EU and EIB pledge €70m to improve access to drinking water

SENEGAL: Meridiam to manage Dakar’s electric rapid bus network from 2023

SENEGAL: Fonroche wins €121 million contract for 67,000 solar streetlights

SENEGAL: A mechanism to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030

SENEGAL: Aquatech challenged in Ndoulo for mismanagement of water facilities

SENEGAL: Water from Lake Guiers will be pumped to supply the city of Touba

SENEGAL: The Abdoulaye Wade Stadium will be connected to a solar power plant

SENEGAL: USAID grants two companies for drinking water and sanitation

WEST AFRICA: PAFAO launches a call for family farming projects

SENEGAL: after Conakry, the port of Dakar certified Green Terminal by Bureau Veritas

SENEGAL: Increased security for Niokolo-Koba and Djoudj national parks

AFRICA: ERAIFT opens Masters in sustainable management of protected areas

SENEGAL: alert on the environmental impact of the future port of Ndayane

SENEGAL: DP World and Barefoot College train women in solar energy in Toubab Dialaw

SENEGAL: €6 million grant from AFD to preserve the Pout aquifer

SENEGAL: DFC funds study for Taiba N’Diaye wind farm expansion

SENEGAL: UCG and UCAD sign an agreement for the recovery of plastic waste

SENEGAL: In 2022, the government will devote €195 million to water and sanitation

SENEGAL: CBAO pledges $15 million to Sen’Eau to improve drinking water services

SENEGAL: Proplast will recycle 200 tons of plastic per year, in agreement with UCG

Green Hydrogen: Research and Development Advances in Africa 

SENEGAL: Yokogawa and Toyota win contract for remote monitoring of water network

SENEGAL: IsDB reallocates $75.2 million loan for rural electrification and water

SENEGAL: on the eve of COP26, rural women denounce climate injustice

Access to sanitation and hygiene for a healthier continent

SENEGAL: Ofor to provide drinking water to 21,000 people in the Matam region

SENEGAL: InfraCo Africa finances Bonergie’s solar irrigation systems

AFRICA: 4 cities receive Gap Fund grants for climate projects

AFRICA: Baobab+ raises €10 million for its solar home systems and digitalization

AFRICA: Sustainable Mobility and Climate Week postponed to September 2022

SENEGAL: replacing 316 km of pipes to improve the efficiency of the KSM station

SENEGAL: CrossBoundary to supply 13 MW of solar power to GCO facilities

SENEGAL: Dakar under water, UN-Habitat prescribes sustainable urban actions

SENEGAL: Faced with floods, Dakar launches the Orsec plan and pledges €42 million

SENEGAL: ASPT seeks the expertise of the UCG to clean up tourist centres

AFRICA: The 11th edition of Orange Summer Challenge focuses on waste management

SENEGAL: 60,000 biodigesters to produce biogas from faecal sludge

SENEGAL: Tysilio to supply solar energy to farms in Sédhiou

SENEGAL: Mystery hovers over the death of dolphins and turtles in the north of the co

SENEGAL: The third drinking water plant in Keur Momar Sarr is finally operational

SENEGAL: GreenYellow to install a 1.56 MWp solar PV system for Senico

SENEGAL: AFD releases €55 million for agroecology and marine biodiversity

WEST AFRICA: GTA gas project threatens climate and biodiversity

MALI/SENEGAL: “Olympic Forest” to be planted in 90 villages

Cyril Courjaret: “My challenge is to prepare for the future growth of SUEZ in Africa”

CEO of SUEZ Africa - Near East

World Environment Day 2021 : Feature “Restoring Ecosystems in Africa”

In partnership with SUEZ

SENEGAL: Kahone and Kaél solar power plants go into commercial operation

AFRICA: Towards the creation of a water resources management platform

SENEGAL: Lekela bets on storage for Taiba N’Diaye wind farm

SENEGAL: Customs seize 25 tonnes of plastic waste from Germany

SENEGAL: Sones connects 60,000 people to the Sen’Eau water network in Nguékhokh

SENEGAL: AFD grants €24.4 million for sanitation in Greater Dakar

SENEGAL: The government to preserve marine protected areas

AFRICA: SUEZ relies on training as a lever for local anchoring and performance

SENEGAL: “Promoged” will improve waste management for 6 million people

SENEGAL: date pits to rehabilitate the country’s forest cover

AFRICA: FAO and IMO launch GloLitter programme to clean up oceans

SENEGAL: Delivery of the Yenne-Popenguine drinking water project scheduled for May 20

AFRICA: After Senegal, Akon will build a second sustainable city in Uganda

AFRICA: GreenNKool and AgroPad awarded by EPAEM for their ecological solutions

SENEGAL: Sones inaugurates a drinking water plant in Kédougou

AFRICA: Baobab+ raises €4m to distribute its solar kits in two countries

SENEGAL: The UCG launches a waste collection operation in several communes

AFRICA: AECF to fund innovative and green solutions in 7 countries

SENEGAL: Ofor provides the council of Touba Toul with a water tower

Paul Bourdillon: “Long-term water management is a development issue”

CEO of SUEZ Africa - Near East

AFRICA: Five drinking water start-ups that are making a difference

AFRICA: Five key players for better water management on the continent

WEST AFRICA: World Bank funds off-grid with $22.5m

SENEGAL: EIB supports economic recovery through water and waste

SENEGAL: An Initiative involving restaurants in the fight against pollution

SENEGAL: Government closes Djoudj Park after 750 pelicans die

SENEGAL: the FAR project for women’s resilience to climate change

AFRICA: ElectriFI finances three solar energy suppliers operating in 6 countries

WEST AFRICA: Daystar Power raises $38 million for its solar off-grid projects

SENEGAL: ASER launches a call for tenders for 133 solar mini grids in rural areas

AFRICA: MASEN and IDB’s initiative for renewable energies

SENEGAL: In March 2022, Dakar will host the 9th “World Water Forum”

21-26 March 2022 in Dakar

AFRICA: EU grants €9.9m to FDA and WIA for wetland conservation

SENEGAL: Vinci and Andritz win the contract to build the Sambangalou dam

SENEGAL: “Gorée Zero Waste”, a project to combat plastic pollution

AFRICA: SunCulture raises $14 million to distribute its solar-powered water pumps

SENEGAL: the government raises awareness on sustainable waste management in Tivaouane

SENEGAL: The State is studying the drone trail for the security of its national parks

SENEGAL: ERS and CFM to install a solar power plant (30 MWp) in Niakhar

SENEGAL: Savoie obtains management of the Gandigal landfill site

SENEGAL: Government launches coastal zone management project

SENEGAL: Dangote Cement rehabilitates the Ngomène mining site and plants 5,000 trees

SENEGAL: the locust harvester fights ecologically against locust invasion

WEST AFRICA: Factory ships accused of plundering fisheries resources

SENEGAL: Senelec connects the KMS 3 drinking water plant to the electricity grid

SENEGAL: EU supports women’s entrepreneurship through renewable energies

SENEGAL: Mamelles desalination project enters its final phase

SENEGAL: 250 young people will be trained in the maintenance of water installations within 5 years

SENEGAL: Proplast launches “Récuplast” against plastic waste pollution

SENEGAL: Akon City, the Green City Project is launched at a cost of $6 billion

SENEGAL: A campaign to plant 20 million trees by the end of September

SENEGAL: New forests will be classified, the first since 1968

WEST AFRICA: MPs unite to address drinking water challenges

SENEGAL: GIZ and GFA train 40 young people to troubleshoot solar PV installations

SENEGAL: Crac launches operation “zero waste beach” in Bargny

SENEGAL: Government exempts renewable energy equipment from VAT

SENEGAL: 10-hectare forest park to be set up in Dakar

SENEGAL: Mbao Forest degradation project divides communities in Dakar

SENEGAL: SONES constructs groundwater desalination plant in Foundiougne

SENEGAL: GGGI launches waste and wastewater management project

SENEGAL-MALI: CMEC to build Gourbassi hydroelectric dam

SENEGAL: 34% of arable lands threatened by desertification

SENEGAL: Government sets up 3 new community marine protected areas

SENEGAL: After Mwale, KE International will build Akon City for $6 billion

SENEGAL: AFD finances clean-up project in Hann Bay near Dakar

SENEGAL: Covid-19 “contaminates” the anti-plastic law

SENEGAL: Fonroche completes 50% installation of 50,000 solar street lights

SENEGAL: U.S. allocates $91.5 million for rural electrification

SENEGAL: Mbeubeuss Landfill Rehabilitation Benefits from IDA Loan

SENEGAL: Local residents worried about environmental impacts from SNE oil field

SENEGAL: Government inaugurates first phase of Taïbe Ndiaye wind farm

SENEGAL: Government to build waste-to-energy plant in Kaolack

SENEGAL: Macky Sall orders rehabilitation of Mbeubeuss landfill site

SENEGAL: Singer Akon plans to develop Akon City, an eco-friendly city

SENEGAL: Suez signs contract to improve water supply in the country

SENEGAL: 259M€ for the rehabilitation of the Mbeubeuss landfill near Dakar

SENEGAL: Taïbe Ndiaye wind power plant delivers its first 50 MW

AFRICA: Med’Innovant Africa rewards two eco-solutions in Cameroon and Senegal

SENEGAL: Onas receives sanitation facilities in Dakar

SENEGAL: Three development partners finance clean-up of Hann Bay

SENEGAL: Renewable energy professionals create their association

AFRICA: Famous comedian Mamane is the new climate ambassador for the Sahel

IVORY COAST: Lifiled wins 2019 EDF Pulse Africa Award

SENEGAL: Fish meal factory causes air pollution in Gandiol

SENEGAL: Bandio baobab reserve threatened by cement company extension

SENEGAL: Part of Taïba Ndiaye wind farm to be commissioned in December 2019

SENEGAL: €15,000 prize pool for the winner of the 4th RFI Challenge App Afrique

SENEGAL: AFD completes existing loan for Dakar drinking water project

SENEGAL: Nadji Bi Group wins the national EDF Pulse Africa Tour award

SENEGAL: MIGA issues $6.9 million guarantee for Kael and Kahone solar parks

WEST AFRICA: Greenpeace calls for fishmeal plants to be shut down

SENEGAL: Open training for women in the energy sector

AFRICA: PEG Africa mobilizes $5 million to develop solar kit supply

SENEGAL: Innovative centre to promote quality solar equipment

SENEGAL: ONAS launches sanitation project in Kaolack City

SENEGAL: €47.5 million from Proparco, EIB and IFC for solar energy

SENEGAL: SDER secures rural water management contract in 3 regions

SENEGAL: Keur Momar Sarr drinking water plant will be commissioned in 2020

AFRICA: R&D emerges in renewable energy centres from West to East Africa

AFRICA: Two resilient development training sessions in preparation

SENEGAL: Abdoul Rahim Ba showcases bio agriculture’s potential for Africa

AFRICA: Nine research projects on sustainable cities, promoted by LIRA 2030 Africa

AFRICA: 21 scientists receive scholarships for climate-related studies

SENEGAL: Dhybrid will build several 2 MW hybrid mini solar power plants

SENEGAL: Startup puts technology at the service of agro-ecology

SENEGAL: Greenpeace appeals to government on single-use plastics

SENEGAL: EcoMayors got involved for Earth Day

AFRICA: FAO to build one million tanks for water storage in the Sahel

SENEGAL: BNP Paribas grants $1.8 million for eco-friendly agriculture programme

AFRICA: BBOXX raises €6 million via crowd funding, the highest ever on solar energy

SENEGAL: Green activists call on presidential candidates

WEST AFRICA: Sustainable waste management project in place

SENEGAL: Oshun raises several million euros for drinking water in villages

SENEGAL: ETE will distribute drinking water to residents of Ndiaganiao

SENEGAL: Construction work for Taïba N’Diaye wind farm on the way

SENEGAL: Solar transatlantic ship embarks from Dakar for ecological mission

SENEGAL: US grant of $550 million to improve access to electricity

SENEGAL: Lekela launches construction of Taiba N’Diaye wind farm by Vestas

SENEGAL: Mbaye Hadj wins Phanes Group’s solar incubator award

SENEGAL: Engie will supply 60 MW to Senelec from two solar power plants

SENEGAL: AFD and the state are launching projects to protect Langue de Barbarie

Green cities, a new model for a sustainable, resilient, inclusive and prosperous city

SENEGAL: Suez to manage public drinking water service

SENEGAL: “Eco-Mayors” join forces in Dakar to save biodiversity

October 30-November 1, 2018 - Dakar

SENEGAL: Danish company Vestas will equip 159 MW Taiba N’Diaye wind farm

SENEGAL: Electrification of 300 villages with solar energy, launched

SENEGAL: Eight African countries to meet in Dakar to tackle desertification

30 August, 2018 Dakar

SENEGAL: Over €6.5 million for sanitation in the religious city of Tivaouane

SENEGAL: “One million water tanks for the Sahel” programme launched

SENEGAL: Sanitation project launched in several districts of Saint-Louis

SENEGAL: Construction work on the first wind farm to commence

SENEGAL: $130 million from the World Bank for rural water and sanitation

WEST AFRICA: ECOWAS to supply off-grid energy in 19 countries

WEST AFRICA: Floods release resources for sanitation

SENEGAL: Start-up Oniriq wants to conquer the solar market from Dakar

SENEGAL: Ngor,s beach in Dakar is (temporarily) garbage free.

SENEGAL: Start-up Mbal-IT innovates in waste collection

SENEGAL: France disburses CFAF 3 billion to safeguard marine areas

SENEGAL: Eco-villages, the Revolution

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