African countries, through the African Union (AU), are on the lookout for a $1.3 trillion financing…
Category: Central Africa
Congo’s New Petroleum School Ignites Energy Debate
Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso laid the foundation for the forthcoming public university in Loango, fulfilling…
Eni Begins Oil Exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, LNG Production in Congo
Eni SpA has successfully explored well Murene 1X on the discovery named Calao in Côte d’Ivoire,…
AFC, SkyPower Team Up for DRC’s Green Giant Solar Project
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Canadian company SkyPower are teaming up for the 1,000 MW Green…
EDF Acquires a Solar Home System Startup, upOwa, in Cameroon
Électricité de France (EDF) has acquired upOwa, a solar home system start-up, bolstering rural electrification efforts…
World Bank Projects 216m Displacement by 2050 Due to Climate Change
The World Bank projects 216 million people, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, will move by 2050 due…
OMP to Install 1.56MWp Solar System in Gabon
Owendo Mineral Port (OMP) is going green by installing a 1.56 MWp solar system strategically 21…
Northvolt Plans to Source Cobalt from Congo for EV Batteries
Swedish battery maker, Northvolt, said today it is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals…
IFC Invests $80m in African Renewable Energy Boost
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) commits $80 million to boost the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI)…
Scatec Signs $100m Loan with World Bank for Clean Energy in Africa
Scatec (Release) signed a $100 million loan agreement with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to replace…