South Africa is lagging in its efforts to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050,…
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Uganda Powers Up with $1.7B Karuma Hydropower Plant, Strengthens Regional Energy Role.
Uganda has opened the 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Plant, advancing its energy strategy. China Exim Bank…
Zambia Extends Power Cuts to 17 Hours, Economic Outlook Dims
Zambia will extend daily power cuts to 17 hours starting in September due to a severe…
Côte d’Ivoire Rises as Key Energy Hub Amid Mineral Boom
Côte d’Ivoire’s economy, once rooted in agriculture, now shifts due to significant oil and gas discoveries.…
Gambia in Talks with India for Collaboration in Critical Minerals
Gambia is in talks with India to leverage the latter’s mining expertise, particularly for discovering critical…
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister, EBRD Discuss Renewable Energy Project Funding
Egypt’s petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Kareem Badawi has met with European bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) executives to discuss boosting…
Rwanda and Rio Tinto Partner for Lithium Exploration
Rwanda has strategically partnered with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited to explore and develop lithium and…
Cyril Ramaphosa Signs Climate Change Act Into Law in South Africa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a landmark climate change act into law, marking a…
Ivory Coast Faces Year-Long Electricity Crunch
Ivory Coast is experiencing a severe electricity crisis after unplanned outages at key power plants cut…
Sierra Leone’s Gold Mine Commits to Hybrid Solar Power Plant
Sierra Leone’s gold mining sector commits to sustainability with a hybrid solar power plant. Independent power…