ECOWAS Parliament pushes for solar energy boost to fight rural poverty

Key points Main Story The ECOWAS Parliament has launched a fresh regional campaign to expand renewable energy access across West Africa, identifying reliable electricity as the foundation needed to tackle poverty, joblessness, food insecurity, and economic stagnation in rural areas. Speaking at a five-day joint committee meeting in Dakar, regional lawmakers warned that despite holding … Continue reading ECOWAS Parliament pushes for solar energy boost to fight rural poverty