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Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda tackle biometric voter registers’ integrity, engagement
Three sub-Saharan African nations are preparing for and implementing biometric voter registration ahead of elections scheduled within the next year. In Cameroon, the electoral authority plans to improve the consistency of biometric data capture for the voter register through staff training. Meanwhile, officials in Gabon’s transitional government are urging citizens to enrol on the electoral roll and Uganda’s government asserts that identity verification by security forces is essential to ensure the integrity of the national voter register.
In Cameroon, the elections management body (ELECAM) is reportedly planning to retrain voter enrollment personnel to enhance biometric data capture in the field. This initiative, discussed during a recent ELECAM board meeting, aims to increase voter registration figures while ensuring the accurate capture of biometrics, such as fingerprints and facial images, to reduce rejection rates.
Gabon’s transitional leader has mobilised government ministers to support the voter registration exercise as the deadline approaches. Following a ministerial cabinet meeting that set the presidential election date for 12 April, top public servants have been dispatched to various localities to encourage participation in the biometric voter registration process, which concludes on 31 January.
In Uganda, the ongoing process to update the national biometric voter register has drawn criticism due to the significant involvement of security forces.
Read the original article here: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202501/cameroon-gabon-uganda-tackle-biometric-voter-registers-integrity-engagement
Taranis acquires minority stake in Rougier Afrique International
Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”) from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a continuity-driven shareholder strategy and remains subject to the necessary administrative and regulatory approvals. The investment leverages the complementary expertise of both partners in the Congo Basin.
Rougier has over 100 years of experience in the timber industry, with 70 years in Gabon and 25 in Congo, establishing itself as a recognized leader in sustainable forest management. Committed to responsible management practices, Rougier’s operational subsidiary, Rougier Afrique International, focuses on combining economic activity with the preservation of biodiversity in natural ecosystems.
Taranis brings dual expertise one is technological know-how with its activities in the circular carbon economy (Carbon Ventures), access to sustainable energy in Africa (Energy for Africa) and carbon capture by natural ecosystems (Nature-Based Solutions); and the other is technical and industrial capabilities of Perenco, a major player in the sustainable development of hydrocarbons in the region.
Read the original article here: https://www.lesprom.com/en/news/Taranis_acquires_minority_stake_in_Rougier_Afrique_International_117204/
Maldives opens call for up to 150-MW solar project with storage
The Maldivian government has invited proposals for a substantial solar and battery storage facility with a capacity of up to 150 megawatts (MW), aimed at bolstering the nation’s power infrastructure.
According to the Expression of Interest (EOI) published on Sunday, interested parties have until 27 February 2025 to submit their proposals to the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The proposed development, slated for the Greater Male region, will require developers to design, build, finance, own, operate and transfer the facility. The solar component should range between 100-150 MW, whilst the battery storage specifications remain flexible.
Official figures from July 2024 show the Maldives’ total electricity capacity stands at 600 MW, with solar contributing 68.5 MW, accounting for 6% of national power consumption. An additional 90 MW of solar projects are currently under development. The island nation aims to generate 33% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2028.
Read the original article here: https://renewablesnow.com/news/maldives-opens-call-for-up-to-150-mw-solar-project-with-storage-1270617/
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