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Anzana secures $20mn BII debt facility to expand African hydropower portfolio
Anzana Electric Group has secured a $20mn senior secured debt facility from British International Investment (BII) to accelerate the development of small-scale hydropower projects across East, Central and Southern Africa
Sun King secures $4.5mn loan to expand off-grid solar distribution in Africa
Sun King has secured a $4.5mn loan to expand the distribution of off-grid solar products in underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa, strengthening its position in the region’s growing decentralised energy market.
Nigeria’s power crisis endures despite $3.65bn in World Bank support
Nigeria has received at least $3.65bn in World Bank-backed funding for its electricity sector since 2001, yet unreliable power supplies, repeated grid collapses and widespread dependence on generators continue to hamper economic activity
Senegal targets battery storage and mini-grid expansion in renewables push, says IRENA
Senegal is accelerating its renewable-energy transition through large-scale battery storage projects, solar expansion, regional hydropower integration and agriculture-focused mini-grids aimed at improving grid reliability and rural electrification.
Expanding FLNG capacity strengthens Congo’s gas-focused energy strategy
The Republic of the Congo is moving towards a more flexible and export-focused gas sector as new floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) developments emerge alongside existing capacity.
China’s BYD captures 35% of Africa EV market, as latecomer rival Tesla bets on Morocco
Chinese EV giant BYD upped its market share from just 4% in 2023 as electric vehicle sales on the continent accelerated. Tesla is betting on Morocco, Africa’s leading EV manufacturing hub.
Aura Energy targets 2026 FID for Mauritania uranium mine following deal with "major" nuclear utility
Dual-listed Aura Energy targets final investment decision on its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania by end 2026 after signing a strategic MoU with a "major international nuclear utility".
South Africa approves discounted power tariff for ferrochrome producers
South Africa’s energy regulator approves discounted electricity tariff for major ferrochrome producers including Samancor Chrome and the Glencore (LON:GLEN)-Merafe Chrome Venture, in a move aimed at preserving domestic smelting capacity and jobs.
Mozambique invites more South Korean investment into green hydrogen, critical minerals, agriculture
Mozambique is keen to collaborate with South Korea in mining, natural gas, infrastructure, green hydrogen and agriculture, a minister visiting Seoul said.
Zimbabwe's power import bill slumped by 44% in 2025 on 2024 spend, central bank says
Zimbabwe spent $117mn importing electricity in 2025, down from $209mn in the previous year due to expanded output from a new coal-fired power plant.
UNDP says Sudan’s power grid suffered $3bn in war-related damage, accelerating solar adoption
Sudan’s civil war has inflicted up to $3bn in damage on the country’s electricity infrastructure, according to a UNDP study, accelerating reliance on decentralised solar systems amid fuel shortages and currency depreciation.
Ghana scales up solar and mini-grid rollout to drive green energy transition
Ghana is preparing to expand solar, mini-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects nationwide as the government pushes to accelerate the country’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.
Angola says on target to expand power generation capacity to 9,000 MW by 2027
Angola’s government aims to increase electricity output to 9,000 megawatts (MW) from 6,400 MW by 2027 following the completion of a new hydroelectric power plant.
Tanzania launches waste-to-energy study in three major cities
Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has launched a feasibility study in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Mwanza to assess whether urban and agricultural waste can be commercially converted into energy.
Kenya explores deal with Turkish energy firm Karpowership to ease mounting electricity shortages
Kenya is in talks with Turkish floating power producer Karpowership over a potential deal to deploy ship-mounted electricity plants along its coastline as it seeks rapid solutions to rising power demand and constrained generation capacity.
Nigeria pushes ahead with power sector overhaul to boost investment and growth
Nigeria aspires to turn its power sector into a commercially viable and investment-ready market capable of supporting industrial expansion.
Ghana targets 3,000MW power expansion as Africa loses $25bn annually to outages
Ghana plans to add 3,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity by 2030 as part of efforts to strengthen energy security, support industrial growth, and expand renewable energy, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has said.
Nigerian power sector contracts 15.3% in Q1, CPPE warns of threat to broader economic recovery
Nigeria’s electricity and gas sector contracted 15.3% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, which warns that worsening power-sector weaknesses threaten productivity, competitiveness.
Greencoat Renewables moves to JSE Main Board with dual primary listing
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) said Greencoat Renewables Plc (Euronext Dublin/AIM: GRP) has transitioned from a secondary listing on the AltX to a dual primary listing on the JSE Main Board.
Ghana’s China power model offers Africa blueprint for smarter energy deals
African countries could secure better outcomes from Chinese-backed power projects by studying how Ghana negotiated, financed, and supervised major energy infrastructure over the past decade, a new report says.
Nigeria signs concession deal for 460MW Grand Katsina-Ala hydropower project
Nigeria has signed a concession agreement for the 460MW Grand Katsina-Ala Hydropower Project in Benue State, appointing Maverick Energy Partners to develop and operate the facility under a 35-year public-private partnership framework
Anzana secures $20mn BII facility for African hydropower projects
Anzana Electric Group has secured a $20mn senior secured debt facility from British International Investment (BII) to develop small run-of-river hydropower projects across Africa.
World Bank says Nigeria power sector support continues after $717mn loan cancellation
The World Bank said it remains committed to Nigeria’s electricity sector despite cancelling about $717mn in undisbursed financing linked to a major power sector reform programme, citing implementation challenges and changing market conditions
Ammat Global Resources promotes Congolese-led operations as model for stronger upstream performance
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