AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRenewable Energy in Comoros: President Azali Assoumani inaugurated three UAE-financed solar power plants across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, totaling about 20MW, with 16MWh battery storage and new transmission lines; the projects are expected to generate around 33.75GWh of clean electricity yearly, cut reliance on imported diesel (which made up 91% of the energy mix in 2024), and avoid roughly 20,900 tonnes of CO2 each year. Clean Power Recognition: Azali also awarded UAE CEO Ali Alshimmari the Order of the Green Crescent of Comoros for advancing renewable energy and electricity infrastructure, citing the 20MW solar-plus-storage delivery. Community Cleanliness: Exim Bank Tanzania marked its 29th anniversary with beach and market clean-ups and donations of cleaning equipment, linking environmental cleanliness to shared community responsibility. Women’s Finance & Training (Comoros included): AXIAN and the AfDB launched a digital finance programme for women-led businesses, with training reaching women entrepreneurs in Comoros alongside other countries. Global Context (Not Comoros-focused): A roundup on UNESCO World Heritage sites and a separate report on shipping “shadow fleet” tactics were also published this week.
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