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International bilateral payments to Nigerian power generators lag in Q3 2025
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Tanzania invests over $112.64mn to boost electricity reliability in Dar es Salaam
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Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy to power grid before summer
The Egyptian government announced plans to add 2,500 MW of new and renewable energy capacity to the national electricity grid before the coming summer.
South Africa's FirstRand secures $300mn DFI facility to boost renewable energy financing
Germany’s DEG, France’s Proparco and the Netherlands’ FMO have jointly provided a $300mn financing facility to FirstRand to support renewable energy investment in South Africa.
Rwanda apologises for power outages linked to regional grid faults
Rwanda has apologised for recent power outages, saying faults in cross-border electricity infrastructure tied to regional hydropower projects disrupted supply and prompted efforts to strengthen the country’s national grid.
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South Africa’s energy regulator is considering an application by the national power utility, Eskom, to reduce the electricity tariff for local ferrochrome smelters.
Egypt signs two agreements to supply Syria with gas and petroleum products
Egypt has signed two agreements with Syria to supply natural gas for electricity generation and to meet the country’s needs for petroleum products
Nigeria targets end to grid collapses under 2026 power plan
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Nigeria’s power sector is showing signs of stabilisation as reforms and legacy debt settlements improve investor confidence, says Sahara Power Group's managing director, ahead of push to raise dispatched capacity to 7,000MW.
South Africa sets up electricity market advisory forum as wholesale power reforms advance
South Africa’s energy regulator Nersa has appointed a broad-based Electricity Market Advisory Forum to guide the design and rollout of the country’s wholesale electricity market amid reform drive.
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UAE–Japanese consortium, IFC back $700mn solar facility in Egypt
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