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Scatec signs three agreements for $650mn Egypt's Dandara solar project

Uganda's electricity regulator expects power cuts to ease within six months

Uganda's electricity regulator expects fewer power cuts within six months as UEDCL tackles ageing infrastructure, procurement delays and slow upgrades.

Ethiopia seeks water and energy investment partnerships at Addis Ababa forum

Ethiopia is seeking investment and financing partnerships for water and energy infrastructure at a five-day forum opening in Addis Ababa on October 26, focusing on renewable power, electricity access and climate-resilient water services.

AfDB approves $504mn loan for Botswana to support economic reforms, ease energy costs

Côte d’Ivoire launches $56mn Tongon solar project, with construction planned for 2027

Côte d’Ivoire has formally launched a XOF33bn ($56.3mn) solar power project at Tongon in the northern Poro region, with construction of the 52-megawatt-peak (MWp) facility scheduled to begin in 2027 and commissioning targeted for mid-2028.

Uganda breaks ground on $384mn power transmission project linking Karuma and Tororo

The 400-kV Karuma–Tororo project involves approximately 347 kilometres of transmission lines crossing 15 districts, alongside new and upgraded substations. Construction is expected to take 36 months.

Malawi’s EGENCO targets restoration of 31MW hydropower capacity by mid-November after delays

Malawi's state-owned Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) expects to restore approximately 31 MW of hydropower capacity by mid-November, comprising a 20-MW generating unit at Nkula B and 11.1 MW of lost output at Nkula A.

Nigeria's NBTI outlines $600mn in proposed solar and small-business energy financing

NBTI, a federal technology-incubation agency, said it is pursuing more than $600mn in proposed investment and development-finance opportunities centred on university solar projects and a nationwide small-business energy programme.

Mozambique awards Dubai’s Jampur 20-year concession to revive idle solar-panel factory

Mozambique has transferred management of its state-owned solar-panel factory in Beluluane to Dubai-based Jampur Group under a 20-year concession, seeking to revive production at a facility that has been idle for approximately four years.

Senegal seeks investors to advance Yakaar-Teranga gas development

Senegal’s state-owned oil company Petrosen is seeking investment partners for the Yakaar-Teranga offshore gas project, targeting a final investment decision (FID) by the end of 2027.

Windhoek to restart tender for Namibia's 25-MW solar project

Namibia's capital, Windhoek, plans to cancel and restart procurement for a 25-MW solar power plant, abandoning an advanced tender process for a project previously estimated at NAD420mn ($25.6mn) and leaving its construction timetable uncertain.

Rwanda grants Aterian four-year Kinunga licence extension for tantalum-niobium exploration

Aterian (LSE:ATN) has secured a four-year extension of its Kinunga exploration licence in southern Rwanda, allowing the critical metals explorer to advance plans for a potential tantalum-niobium operation alongside further lithium exploration

South Africa secures $553mn in conditional commitments for infrastructure guarantee fund

South Africa has secured $553mn in conditional capital commitments for a credit guarantee vehicle aimed at attracting private investment in electricity transmission, transport and water projects.

Algeria proposes $913.2mn energy budget as solar expansion gathers pace

EBRD-led lenders secure $566mn for Egypt’s Minya solar project

Eni seeks EPC contractors for proposed $130mn Mozambique power plant

Italian energy group Eni (BIT: ENI; NYSE: E) has invited expressions of interest from contractors for a proposed 75-MW gas-fired power plant in southern Mozambique, advancing a project estimated to cost $130mn that was announced in October 2025.

South Africa's Sasol coal output hits six-year high as Natref production falls 30% q/q

South African energy and chemicals group Sasol (JSE: SOL; NYSE: SSL) reported its highest quarterly coal production in six years during the three months to September 30

Analyst warns of pressure on Russian oil exports and predicts global oil surplus by 2028

Russia faces mounting energy risks from Ukrainian attacks, dependence on Chinese influence and the prospect of a global oil surplus, while Ukraine prepares for a difficult winter, says analyst.

South Africa's enX secures regulatory clearance for $13.4mn asset sale to Generac

South Africa's enX has secured regulatory clearance for its $13.4mn New Way Power and property disposals to Generac, with completion expected on November 2.

Algeria–Italy 2 GW electricity link advances to public consultation stage

Leviathan starts uranium drilling programme of up to 2,500 metres in Botswana

Leviathan Metals has begun a uranium drilling programme of up to 2,500 metres at two projects in eastern Botswana, testing whether mineralisation identified beside an established deposit extends into its exploration acreage.

Invictus begins rig move to Zimbabwe's Musuma-1 ahead of November drilling

Invictus Energy (ASX: IVZ; VFEX: INV) has begun moving its drilling rig to a new exploration site in northern Zimbabwe, ahead of a planned November well targeting gas and condensate outside its existing Mukuyu discovery.