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Ghana explores reciprocal gas-for-power trade with Nigeria
Ghana is discussing a potential arrangement under which Nigerian gas could generate electricity in Ghana for export back to Nigeria as the two West African countries explore deeper regional energy trade.
Senegal and Zimbabwe test energy sovereignty against financing constraints
Senegal wants to use oil and gas revenues to reduce power costs, expand electricity access and support domestic industry, while Zimbabwe seeks investment in generation and grid upgrades.
Tinubu urges Nigerian states to accelerate CNG, electric transport rollout, amid drive to cut fares
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has urged the country's 36 state governments to accelerate compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric transport programmes
ZDA signs investment protection agreement for $450mn Ndola thermal power project
Zambia’s investment agency has signed an agreement with Ndola Vioqua Energy Company Limited for a planned 450-MW thermal power plant in the Copperbelt city of Ndola valued at $450mn, as the country seeks to expand baseload generation.
Abuja’s Idu Industrial Estate breaks ground on 50MW gas-fired power project
A private-sector consortium has broken ground on a 50MW gas-fired power project for Abuja’s Idu Industrial Estate, where estimated electricity demand is 300–400MW.
Kenya Power FY2026 profit rises 2.1% as electricity sales jump 12%
Kenya Power (NSE: KPLC) reported a 2.13% rise in profit o $193mn for the financial year ended June 30, as higher electricity sales and lower finance costs helped lift net profit despite a sharp rise in operating expenses and lower operating profit.
Allied Gold connects Ethiopia’s Kurmuk mine to grid as first ore enters crushing circuit
Allied Gold has connected Ethiopia’s Kurmuk gold mine to the national grid via an 88-km, 132-kV power line, and begun crushing ore, with 2027 production forecast at 240,000-270,000 ounces.
CVMR gains Central African Republic exploration licences overlapping Orano’s Bakouma project area
The Central African Republic has reportedly awarded CVMR Corp five exploration licences covering 2,500 square kilometres, including acreage in the uranium-rich Bakouma area, where Orano retains claims.
Nigeria wins ICC arbitration against Sunrise over Mambilla hydropower project, cites $3.38bn exposure
Nigeria's presidency said the settlement-related claim had risen to about $680mn including interest and was linked to another arbitration in which Sunrise has sought more than $2.7bn over the underlying Mambilla contract.
DRC mining growth exposes power, rail and processing bottlenecks
The DRC’s copper, cobalt and lithium boom is increasing pressure on power, rail and processing infrastructure as miners invest in private energy systems and the Lobito Corridor expands.
Senegal accelerates gas-to-power strategy to cut electricity costs, fuel imports
Senegal is accelerating its gas-to-power strategy, using offshore gas, new pipelines and gas-fired generation to replace imported fuel oil and cut electricity costs and subsidy exposure.
Mauritius launches international tender for 15-20 MW wind and battery project
Mauritius’ Central Electricity Board has opened an international tender for electricity from a 15-20 MW hybrid wind and battery storage facility at Plaine-des-Roches.
Nigeria opens 3MW solar-battery system at Abuja’s Yakubu Gowon University
Nigeria’s government commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at the University of Abuja, combining photovoltaic generation, battery storage and grid supply in a system intended to improve electricity reliability on campus
Oman, Botswana deepen economic ties with deals spanning investment, mining, energy and aviation
During Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit, Oman and Botswana signed nine agreements and MoUs covering investment, energy, mining, aviation, pharmaceuticals and business cooperation.
ZESCO signs 25-year PPA for $519mn Zambia solar investment
ZESCO has signed a 25-year PPA with EnerSynk for a $519mn, 500MW solar project in Zambia’s Copperbelt, though financing has yet to reach financial close.
Nigeria power minister says TBEA committed to equipment park
Nigeria’s Power Minister Joseph Tegbe said Shanghai-listed Chinese power equipment manufacturer TBEA Co Ltd (SSE: 600089) had committed to establishing a power and energy equipment industrial park in Nigeria.
Atomic Eagle identifies new uranium zones at Zambia’s Muntanga project
Atomic Eagle has identified uranium mineralisation at two new targets at Zambia’s Muntanga project as its 30,000-metre 2026 drilling campaign passes the halfway mark.
AMEA Power launches first Uganda solar asset with $27mn Ituka project
AMEA Power has started commercial operations at the $27mn, 24-MWp Ituka solar plant, the first utility-scale grid-connected solar photovoltaic project in Uganda’s West Nile region.
Técnicas Reunidas wins FEED contract for South Africa’s $5.8bn green ammonia project
Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas (BME: TRE) has won a $9mn front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the molecule-production component of Hive Hydrogen South Africa’s planned $5.8bn green hydrogen and ammonia project at Coega.
OCP starts up Morocco’s first large-scale battery storage system at Ben Guerir
OCP Green Energy, a subsidiary of Morocco’s state-owned phosphate major OCP Group, has started operating the country’s first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Ben Guerir mining and industrial complex
Core Energy Minerals starts drilling tender for Namibia uranium prospect
Core Energy Minerals (ASX: CR3) has initiated a tender process with local drilling contractors for a maiden reverse circulation and diamond drilling programme at the Barking Gecko uranium prospect in Namibia.
South Sudan reviews telecom tax payments and Kenya fuel arrangement
South Sudan is reviewing a cash-tax policy affecting telecom operators while reassessing a government-to-government fuel arrangement with Kenya amid liquidity and foreign-exchange pressures.
Eastern Africa advances $1.6bn power-trade push with Ethiopia set to double Kenya exports
Eastern African countries are expanding cross-border electricity trade under a $1.6bn World Bank-backed programme, with Ethiopia preparing to double power exports to Kenya to 400 MW.
Africa GreenCo raises $11.5mn to expand Southern Africa power trading
Africa GreenCo has secured another $11.5mn from PIDG and Impact Fund Denmark, taking its latest fundraising to $21.5mn as it expands renewable-power trading across Southern Africa.
All On invests $5mn in PowerGen to expand Nigeria mini-grids
Impact investor All On has invested $5mn in PowerGen Renewable Energy Nigeria to expand mini-grids and improve electricity access.
Bradda Head agrees up to $1.8mn deal for Tanzania uranium licences
Kenya Power electricity sales hit four-year high as demand surges
Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (NSE:KPLC) sold 12,792.42 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in the year ended June 2026, up 12.2% from 11,403 GWh a year earlier
North African hydrocarbon producers turn to mature fields as Europe seeks new supplies
North African oil and gas producers are investing in mature assets to lift output and respond to changing European demand.
Namibia signals approval for African Critical Elements’ takeover of dormant Karibib lithium project
The proposed deal involves ACE acquiring the entire issued share capital of Lepidico Holdings (Canada), which indirectly controls the Karibib project through its Namibian subsidiary, Lepidico Chemicals Namibia (Pty) Ltd.
Nigeria issues $550mn power-sector bonds to tackle legacy GenCo debt
Nigeria has issued NGN728.9bn ($550mn) of bonds in the second phase of a programme to settle legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies and improve power-sector liquidity.
Lesotho’s $6.2bn hydro-AI project draws scrutiny over minister’s investment link
Lesotho’s $6.2bn Kobong hydropower and AI project is facing fresh scrutiny after an investigation linked a cabinet minister to a potential local investment partner.
South African smart-energy firm Plentify maps expansion after $15mn funding
South African smart-energy company Plentify plans to use capital raised from investors to expand its product range, increase marketing and pursue international growth.
Nigeria begins new phase of cooperation with the International Energy Agency
Nigeria has begun a new phase of cooperation with the IEA following a visit to Abuja by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
Greek firm AMACO partners with GE Vernova on Kenya power barge for AI
AMACO Energy Group has agreed to work with US power equipment maker GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) to integrate gas turbines into its proposed $1.5bn HERCULES power and data centre development in Mombasa, Kenya.
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