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Sun King to invest $150mn in Ethiopia solar rollout targeting 2mn users
Sun King will invest $150mn in Ethiopia’s off-grid solar sector under an MoU with the Ethiopian Investment Commission, targeting more than 2mn households as the country seeks to expand energy access.
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Nigeria expands CNG programme to include EVs in transport reform push
Nigeria has expanded its CNG programme to include electric vehicles, as the government seeks to lower transport costs, boost energy security and accelerate its transition to cleaner mobility solutions.
Algeria’s Sonelgaz relaunches tender to revive delayed 1.2GW Djelfa plant project
Algeria has relaunched a tender to complete the $600mn Djelfa power plant after years of delays, as Sonelgaz seeks new contractors to deliver the 1.2GW gas-fired facility and boost national power capacity.
Kenya aims to start construction on 2,000MW nuclear power plant in 2027
Kenya plans to begin construction of a 2,000MW nuclear power plant in Siaya County in 2027, with completion targeted for 2034, as part of a strategy to expand capacity to 10,000MW and strengthen baseload electricity supply.
Paladin Energy expects full production at uranium mine in Namibia by June
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Nigeria’s NERC launches national forum to unify electricity regulation as decentralisation advances
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has established a nationwide coordination platform to align federal and state oversight, as reforms drive the sector towards a more decentralised structure
Premier African Minerals raises $1mn to support Zimbabwe lithium processing plant installation
Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) has raised $1mn, which it will use to advance the installation of a floatation plant at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe.
South Africa court orders Eskom to disclose details of coal, transport, diesel contracts
South Africa’s top court has ordered state power utility Eskom to disclose key procurement contracts, potentially renewing scrutiny over corruption linked to the state capture era.
Tanzania energy minister holds talks with IFC towards implementing National Energy Compact
Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has held talks with International Finance Corporation East Africa Regional Director Mary Porter in Dar es Salaam on advancing the country’s National Energy Compact, known as Mission 300
Zambia's energy regulator approves 31 projects worth $59mn
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DR Congo commissions 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to expand energy access
The Democratic Republic of Congo has inaugurated the 10.5 MW Kakobola hydroelectric plant in Kwilu province, expected to supply electricity to more than 400,000 local people.
Nigeria grid output falls to 2,793MW amid gas supply constraints
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Ghana targets 200MW battery storage push to stabilise grid and accelerate energy transition
Ghana is planning to procure 200MW of battery storage projects through competitive bidding, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has said, in a move to strengthen power supply.
Ghana lawmakers ratify Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa mining lease
Atlantic Lithium Limited has secured parliamentary ratification of the mining lease for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, marking a key regulatory milestone that allows the company to advance toward a final investment decision.
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The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has released its Africa Solar Outlook 2026 report, which covers all 54 African countries, offering an up-to-date solar energy market overview across the continent.
Tanzania seeks $12.9bn investment to expand power and gas capacity
Tanzania has unveiled $12.9bn in investment opportunities across its energy sector, targeting power generation, transmission, natural gas and clean cooking as it looks to expand capacity and improve access
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Egypt faces mounting pressure from an annual energy bill approaching $20bn, as global geopolitical tensions driven by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and domestic production challenges complicate efforts to secure sustainable energy supplies
Nigeria Labour Congress rejects $4.40bn bailout for power generation companies
Nigeria’s main labour union has opposed a proposed $4.40bn bailout for power generation companies, warning that the intervention would fail to address structural weaknesses in the electricity sector.
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