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Atomic Eagle Ltd (ASX:AEU) has reported a 28.0mn pound uranium oxide (U₃O₈) reserve at its Muntanga project in Zambia and reshaped its board, positioning the company to benefit from tightening global uranium supply and rising nuclear demand.
Nigeria secures $83mn IFC financing for distributed energy scale-up
Off-grid renewable energy developers in Nigeria have secured $83mn in financing backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), signalling a shift towards larger-scale deployment of decentralised energy systems,
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Nigeria raises mini-grid capacity limits to accelerate renewable rollout
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Kodal Minerals’ Bougouni ramp-up signals stronger Mali lithium exports
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South Africa’s Mulilo reaches financial close on 240MW Middlepunt solar project
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Ghana gas plant shutdown tests power stability amid critical system repairs
Ghana’s energy authorities have announced a brief shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant to carry out urgent repairs to a key safety system, raising concerns over potential power supply disruptions.
Togo launches solar minigrid tender for 27 rural sites
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Nigeria is leaving nearly 70% of its installed electricity capacity unused, with available supply at 4,089MW in March despite a modest rise in generation in early April
Ghana gas plant failure triggers power disruptions
A major technical fault at Ghana’s main gas processing plant has forced an emergency shutdown, disrupting fuel supply to thermal power producers and triggering outages in parts of the country.
Nigeria states take control of local power regulation
Fifteen Nigerian states have assumed control of their local electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023, shifting licensing, tariff setting and consumer protection to state authorities
Botswana, Omani group Naqaa Sustainable Energy LLC launch construction of 500MW solar power project
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Envusa Energy commissions 140MW wind farm to power Anglo American’s South African PGM mines
Envusa Energy has commissioned a 140MW wind farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape to supply renewable power to Anglo American’s PGM mining operations
Tanzania secures IFC backing for energy and rail projects under Vision 2050
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has pledged support for Tanzania’s Vision 2050 development framework, with a focus on electricity, ports and rail infrastructure.
Poro Power reaches financial close on Korhogo solar project in Ivory Coast
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Africa needs stronger legal voice as climate-related litigation reshapes energy policy, says AEC
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Namibia and Angola have signed an agreement for the development of a joint power interconnector valued at about $58mn.
Perth-based Elevate Uranium grows resource base in Namibia to 106mn pounds
Elevate Uranium (ASX: EL8, OTC: ELVUF), a Perth-based explorer and developer, has expanded the mineral resource base at its Koppies Uranium Project in Namibia to 76mn pounds (Mlb) of triuranium octoxide (U3O8).
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Funding will finance power plant investments across African continent.
Côte d’Ivoire secures $70mn green bond for Korhogo solar project
Africa Finance Corporation has closed a €65mn ($70mn) green bond to fund a 66MW solar plant in Côte d’Ivoire, marking the first project finance green bond in WAEMU and signalling a shift toward African-led infrastructure financing.
Nigeria’s NERC orders TCN to cut grid losses to 6.5% by end-2026
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to reduce nationwide transmission losses to 6.5% by December 2026, tightening oversight to improve the efficiency and reliability of the national grid
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