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Egypt launches $86.4mn tender for El Dabaa Nuclear plant power grid connection
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity has launched an international tender to construct a 500 kV ultra-high voltage power line designed to connect the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Egypt's national grid
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Egypt studies solar power shift for water pumping stations to cut fuel costs
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Zambia signs agreement for 16MW solar project in boost to renewable energy drive
Zambia has signed an implementation agreement for the 16-megawatt (MW) Northrise Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Project, another step in the country's efforts to expand electricity generation capacity and attract private investment into the sector.
Egypt seals $420mn wind power deal with UAE's Alcazar Energy
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Nigeria’s power sector reforms yield limited results after three years under Tinubu
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Liberia secures $57mn World Bank funding to expand solar power, battery storage
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Nigeria’s integrated energy firm Heirs Energies wins EMEA award for $750mn financing deal
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Nigeria launches 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi State
Nigeria’s government has launched a 20MW mini-grid power project in Kogi State, which it described as the largest mini-grid development in North Central Nigeria, as part of a rural electrification programme valued at more than $100mn
South Africa’s Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal sign HOA to advance gas-to-power programme
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal have signed a Heads of Agreement establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa’s gas-to-power programme.
Lesotho signs $6.2bn hydropower and AI project with aim of becoming power exporter
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Egypt to connect 500MW Obelisk solar phase two to national grid within weeks, says minister
The second phase of the Obelisk solar project in Egypt’s Nag Hammadi, with a capacity of 500MW, will be connected to the Egyptian national grid within the coming weeks
Lesotho signs $6.2bn 1,200MW hydropower and AI data centre deal with Convalt Energy
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Paras Energy raises $11mn in landmark Nigerian power-sector bond
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Eskom has signed a long-term LNG agreement with the Zululand Energy Terminal, providing access to South Africa's planned first LNG import facility and supporting a proposed 3,000 MW gas-fired power project at Richards Bay.
India’s TCIL seeks partners for major Ghana solar rollout across public facilities
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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".
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