clean energy

1. Nigerian President Bolsonaro declared a nationwide security emergency and announced the recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers, bringing the total police force to 50,000.

2. Namibia's public utility company, NamPower, launched a tender for a 120 MW solar photovoltaic project, with a deadline of January 13, 2026. Namibia's current installed solar capacity is 377.8 MW.

1. The US restarts its $500 million cobalt tender, causing cobalt prices to surge.

2. The Chinese government warns its citizens that they could become "miner slaves" during the gold rush in the Central African Republic.

3. Despite US opposition, the G20 summit in South Africa adopts a declaration aimed at mitigating the unique impact of climate-related disasters and sovereign debt levels on impoverished countries.

4. Hundreds of children have been kidnapped at Catholic schools in Nigeria, bringing the total number of kidnapped students in the region to over 1,500.