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Kenya seeks long-term power deal with Uganda amid surplus electricity shift
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (NSE:KPLC) is negotiating a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uganda to secure 100 megawatts of hydropower, as the East African neighbour emerges as a key source of surplus electricity
Equatorial Guinea deepens energy reforms with Eni deal and coordinated gas strategy
Equatorial Guinea and Italy’s energy major Eni (BIT:ENI, NYSE:E) have signed a Reconnaissance Licence Agreement (RLA) aimed at facilitating technical and exploratory cooperation.
Nigeria’s Transcorp Power boosts 2025 revenue by 30% to $292mn on higher output
Transcorp Power Plc (NGX: TRANSPOWER) reported a 30% year-on-year increase in revenue to NGN398.27bn ($292mn) for the 2025 financial year, supported by higher generation capacity and improved cost management.
Malawi pledges attractive regulatory framework for private investment in power generation
Malawi’s government is crafting a mechanism to allow international independent power producers (IPPs) to invest locally and repatriate their earnings without hindrance.
Equatorial Guinea signs deal with Chevron to boost state role in Aseng gas project
Equatorial Guinea has taken a major step to strengthen its gas sector by signing a new financing agreement for the Aseng Gas Project.
Chad’s solar power rises to 110 MW, now covers 37% of national electricity
Chad has increased its installed solar photovoltaic capacity to 110 MW, with solar energy now accounting for 37% of national electricity generation, placing the country among Africa’s most solar-dependent power systems relative to grid size
South Africa’s Exxaro secures $684mn refinancing to fund manganese, renewables push
South Africa’s Exxaro has secured $684mn in refinancing while advancing a $614mn manganese acquisition and expanding its renewables portfolio through Cennergi, including new wind and solar assets.
Cornex signs 5.5GWh Saudi battery deal with Al Rajhi Electrical
Chinese battery maker Cornex New Energy will supply 5.5GWh of energy storage systems to Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Electrical under a three-year deal aimed at localising battery manufacturing and supporting grid modernisation.
Nairobi-listed Kenya Power posts half-year profit rise on strong demand and efficiency gains
Nigeria signs deal for 500MW solar project to boost electricity and jobs
Kano State in northern Nigeria has signed an agreement with Tricell Solar to develop a 500MW solar power project aimed at expanding electricity supply and supporting economic growth across the state
Angola advances 41MW solar project, expects first power by July
MCA Company, which is constructing a solar power plant in north-eastern Angola, is confident that it will launch production tests by the end of February and complete the project in July.
Senegal solar capacity reaches 671MW as storage pipeline grows
Senegal’s installed solar capacity has reached 671MW, ranking it third in West Africa, with new utility-scale and storage projects under development even as gas generation rises, as the country works towards a 40% renewable energy target by 2030.
Algeria extends deadline for 1.2GW Sonelgaz gas power plant tender
Algeria’s state-owned utility Sonelgaz has extended the bid deadline for its planned 1.2GW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant project.
Rheinmetall launches 4.2MW solar park at Western Cape plant in South Africa
Rheinmetall has broken ground on a privately financed 4.2MW solar park at its Rheinmetall Denel Munition site in Somerset West, aiming to secure energy supply, cut emissions and support South Africa’s strained power grid.
Tanzania launches $9.67mn electrification project in Njombe Region
Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA) has begun a project to electrify 218 sub-districts in Njombe Region, with a total budget of TZS 24.9bn ($9.67mn)
Libya’s energy sector recovery reinforces its role as key African oil and gas producer – AEC
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has commended Libya’s hydrocarbon sector recovery, which confirmed the country’s position as a key African energy producer.
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