China’s BYD captures 35% of Africa EV market, as latecomer rival Tesla bets on Morocco

AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
By Brian Kenety 3 June 2026
Chinese EV giant BYD upped its market share from just 4% in 2023 as electric vehicle sales on the continent accelerated. Tesla is betting on Morocco, Africa’s leading EV manufacturing hub.

Aura Energy targets 2026 FID for Mauritania uranium mine following deal with "major" nuclear utility

AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
By Newsbase 3 June 2026
Dual-listed Aura Energy targets final investment decision on its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania by end 2026 after signing a strategic MoU with a "major international nuclear utility".

Vietnam’s Gia Lai draws wave of renewable energy investment as wind projects expand

AsiaElec - Asia Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By IntelliNews 3 June 2026
Vietnam’s central province of Gia Lai is emerging as a renewable energy investment hub, with several large-scale wind power projects secured in the first months of 2026.

Kuwait continues mergers as KNPC absorbs KIPIC

DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By Editorial 3 June 2026
Kuwait has consolidated its downstream energy sector by dissolving Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Co. (KIPIC) and transferring its assets to the Kuwait National Petroleum Co. (KNPC)
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