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AfrElec: Kenya Power officials charged over nationwide power outage
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Coal dominates 6% rise in power demand in 2021
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ExxonMobil aims to achieve net zero by 2050
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Ghana aiming to become West Africa gas hub
South Africa's ZAR75bn green ammonia project takes off
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Kenyan authorities investigate cause of nationwide electricity outage
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Egypt does not see quick end to GERD dispute with Ethiopia
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SEFA to support Botswana’s renewable energy transition
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NDCs need to be rapidly improved to get near 1.5°C target
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