Focus Africa
According to experts, more than two thirds of Africa’s population has no access to electricity.
This situation prevents rural populations from having access to drinking water.
But the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) hopes to reverse the trend by focusing on solar energy, and thus reducing the over-reliance on biomasses that threaten our environment.
Africanews’ Brice Kinhou was in Togo, where a forum on solar energy was held on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the West African Development Bank (BOAD).
01:11
Togo's government alleges 15 assailants killed during last week's attack
01:00
Togo's president agrees to mediate Mali crisis
01:42
Italy consolidates gas deal with Congo as it boycotts Russian imports
00:54
Italy's Prime Minister signs deal for more gas from Algeria in bid to reduce reliance on Russia
Go to video
2022 French election: Bicultural heritage & citizen participation
01:38
Morocco's economic recovery hampered by energy costs