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UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Chinese firm CEEC to invest $1bn in Egypt’s water desalination and renewable energies
UK-based oil and gas company Aminex provides operational update for Ntorya gas project in Tanzania
Tanzania-focused London-based oil and gas exploration and development company Aminex plc has provided investors with an operational update on the Ntorya gas development.
Russia offers Niger nuclear deal as France loses influence
Russia has proposed building Niger’s first nuclear power plant, signalling a deepening partnership in civilian atomic energy and challenging France’s longstanding role after Niamey seized and nationalised some uranium assets.
Tanzania signs deal to connect Kagera to power grid as it looks to wean region off Ugandan imports
Tanzania, looking to end reliance on electricity imports from Uganda in some regions, has contracted the construction of a 220-kv transmission line from Benako to Kyaka, along with a 220/33-kilovolt substation at Benako.
Ghana and Nigeria eye energy swap to power West Africa
Ghana is in talks with Nigeria over a barter deal that would see West Africa’s biggest gas producer supply fuel in exchange for electricity, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor said.
International consortium launches $220mn solar industrial complex in Egypt
A consortium of Chinese, Egyptian, Emirati, and Bahraini companies signed a land usufruct agreement to establish a major renewable energy manufacturing hub in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) at an investment cost of $220mn.
South Korea and Zimbabwe explore small modular reactor for energy diversification
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has signed an agreement with Zimbabwe’s Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (CEIRD) to explore the possible introduction of a Korean small modular reactor (SMR) in the country.
Global IPP Mainstream Renewable Power switches on 97.6MW solar project in South Africa
Zambia starts building 100MW Chipata West Solar PV Project
Egyptian agricultural exporter Egast to invest $4.11mn in building solar energy plants across six farms
Kenya’s KenGen to support Eswatini in geothermal exploration
South Africa's Sasol reports 75% surge in free cash flow to $714mn in year to June 2025
Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report
Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.
Nigeria secures $238mn loan backed by Japan's JICA to bolster and expand its power grid
Nigeria has secured a $238mn facility from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen its notoriously unstable power grid, and seeks a separate $190mn loan to scale solar mini-grids and standalone systems in underserved communities.
India’s BPCL secures marketing rights as Mozambique LNG sets to resume construction
India’s state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has secured marketing rights from TotalEnergies’ long-delayed Mozambique LNG project.
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