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IAEA conducts nuclear infrastructure review in Rwanda
Rwanda is hosting an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from March 2–9, a step in the country’s goal to develop nuclear energy capacity.
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South Africa utility Eskom, regulator NERSA suspend legal dispute over power trading licences
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Nigeria’s NDPHC urges gradual end to power subsidies to restore sector stability
Nigeria’s power sector requires the phased removal of electricity subsidies and the introduction of full cost-reflective tariffs to address liquidity constraints and attract investment, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) head says.
Mulilo reaches financial close on 150MW solar project in South Africa
Mulilo has reached financial close on a 150MW solar project in South Africa, underscoring growing momentum in private PPAs and the country’s liberalising power market.
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Nigeria’s REA and Lotus Bank sign $74.18mn renewable energy credit deal
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South Africa’s Koruson 1 wind project adds 420MW to national grid
French renewable energy developer EDF power solutions has commissioned the 420MW Koruson 1 wind cluster in South Africa, marking one of the largest recent additions to the country’s renewable energy capacity.
Spiro raises $50mn to expand battery swapping network across Africa
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Africa–Venezuela energy cooperation strengthened through high-level AEC visit
A delegation from the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has visited Venezuela to advance a structured cooperation programme in the hydrocarbon sector and establish technical training partnerships.
Indian firms INOX Clean Energy and RJ Corp to build 500MW solar project in Zimbabwe
Casava and Rivy launch Nigeria’s first green insurance for SME solar investments
Casava has partnered with clean-tech financier Rivy to introduce Nigeria’s first dedicated green insurance products for small and medium-sized enterprises investing in solar energy
Egypt accelerates upstream, LNG and renewables drive under 2026 energy strategy
Following recent gas supply shortages, Egypt is accelerating exploration, expanding LNG capacity, upgrading infrastructure and increasing renewable energy to rebuild surplus production and strengthen its role as a regional energy hub.
Nigerian GenCos warn power market near collapse over $4.61bn debt and 7,000MW stranded capacity
Nigeria’s power generation companies warn the electricity market is on the brink of collapse, citing more than $4.61bn in unpaid invoices and the non-recognition of capacity payments that they say has left 7,000MW of installed capacity stranded.
Burundi expands solar-powered healthcare with UNDP-backed hybrid systems
Burundi has deployed hybrid solar systems at health facilities under a UNDP programme, aiming to improve energy reliability in hospitals and expand access to uninterrupted healthcare services.
EU commits $32.7mn to overhaul Uganda’s Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex
The European Union has committed €30mn ($32.7mn) to rehabilitate Uganda’s Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex, aiming to improve output and system stability at one of the country’s oldest electricity generating facilities
Egypt-Saudi power interconnection to launch within weeks, electricity minister says
Namibia to present integrated energy strategy at NIEC 2026 in April
Namibia is gearing up to host its annual Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC 2026) on April 14 – 16 in Windhoek. The event is being organised in partnership with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy and the African Energy Chamber.
Nairobi-listed KenGen and Kenya Power post strong profits on renewable energy growth
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