The United States and Russia are ramping up efforts to expand their influence in Africa’s emerging…
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Renewables Surge: Countries Lead with 99.7% Green Power
Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have achieved a milestone…
REA Launches 40kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in Abuja
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and private developer Nayo Tropical Technology Limited have inaugurated a 40kWp…
Algeria to Provide Immediate Fuel Assistance to Lebanon Amid Electricity Crisis
In a move to alleviate Lebanon’s severe electricity shortage, Algeria has pledged to “immediately” supply fuel…
Akwa Ibom State Faces Prolonged Power Outages Amid PHED Strike
Electricity consumers in Akwa Ibom State are enduring prolonged power outages following a strike by senior…
KenGen Invests $250M in New Geothermal Plant
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced a $250 million investment in a new geothermal power plant.…
Gas Flaring in Nigeria Could Power 3 Million Homes
Nigeria’s gas flaring issue has reached alarming levels, with recent findings showing that the gas flaring…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Commits to Combat Electricity Theft
On August 18, 2024, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the Pakistani government’s commitment to addressing…
Adelabu Highlights Challenges and Reforms for Improved Electricity
On August 17, 2024, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, attributed the country’s persistent erratic…
Ageing and Weak Infrastructure Blamed for Nigeria’s Power Woes
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, attributed the country’s unreliable electricity supply to ageing and…