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Burundi expands solar-powered healthcare with UNDP-backed hybrid systems

Burundi has deployed hybrid solar systems at health facilities under a UNDP programme, aiming to improve energy reliability in hospitals and expand access to uninterrupted healthcare services.

EU commits $32.7mn to overhaul Uganda’s Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex

The European Union has committed €30mn ($32.7mn) to rehabilitate Uganda’s Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex, aiming to improve output and system stability at one of the country’s oldest electricity generating facilities

Egypt-Saudi power interconnection to launch within weeks, electricity minister says

Namibia to present integrated energy strategy at NIEC 2026 in April

Namibia is gearing up to host its annual Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC 2026) on April 14 – 16 in Windhoek. The event is being organised in partnership with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy and the African Energy Chamber.

Nairobi-listed KenGen and Kenya Power post strong profits on renewable energy growth

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), the country’s leading electricity producer, reported a 54% increase in profit after tax to KES 10.48bn ($81.15mn) for the year ending June 2025

Diamond decline seen pushing Botswana to pivot to critical minerals, power export projects

Mauritius secures $151mn financing for Qair Stor’Sun solar storage project

Mauritius has secured MUR7bn in financing for Qair’s Stor’Sun solar-plus-storage project, a flagship initiative aimed at boosting renewable capacity, improving grid stability and reducing reliance on imported fuels.

Nigeria and IEA sign pact to cut methane emissions, expand clean cooking access

Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to reduce methane emissions, expand gas infrastructure and support clean cooking access for five million households by 2030

South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater secures 401GWh renewable supply in deal with NOA Group

Sibanye-Stillwater has secured a 401GWh-per-year renewable energy supply agreement with NOA Group, expanding its clean energy portfolio and accelerating a broader shift in South Africa’s mining sector toward private power procurement.

Eni announces significant hydrocarbon discovery offshore Côte d'Ivoire

Italian integrated energy company Eni on February 16 announced a significant gas and condensate discovery in Côte d'Ivoire.

Eco Wave targets 8.3MW wave energy project at South Africa’s Ngqura port

Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ:WAVE) has identified potential for an 8.3MW wave energy project at South Africa’s Port of Ngqura, marking a possible entry into the African market as the country seeks to diversify beyond wind and solar.

Sasol-backed 300MW solar and battery project reaches financial close in South Africa

A 300MW solar and battery project backed by a 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol Ltd (JSE:SOL) and Air Liquide (EPA:AI) has reached financial close in South Africa, with commercial operations targeted for 2028.

Mauritania to expand power capacity through gas, renewables and grid upgrades

Mauritania is targeting new thermal, gas-to-power, solar and wind projects to satisfy rising urban power demand.

Tunisia’s power output increases 6% y/y in 2025

Anzana to build 50MW hydropower for Canadian miner First Quantum in Zambia

Anzana Electric Group will develop up to 50MW of hydropower in Zambia to supply First Quantum Minerals, supporting mining operations and strengthening energy security through a ZESCO-backed grid wheeling arrangement.

Scatec-led Lyra Energy advances 255MW solar project in South Africa with PPA deals

Scate and partners have secured PPAs for a 255MW solar project in South Africa, advancing the Thakadu development towards financial close in 2026 as demand for private renewable power grows.

China’s State Grid secures €50mn EBRD-backed power substation in Egypt

State Grid Corporation of China has secured a contract to build a new 500-kilovolt electricity transformer substation in Egypt, with investments estimated at €50mn.