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Libya faces severe power outages as government orders urgent response
Libyan PM of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, has ordered urgent measures to address widespread blackouts that have forced the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to implement intensive rolling load shedding
Better financing key to expanding electricity access in Africa, says new joint report
A report by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the Lightrock Energy Access Platform (LEAP) identifies ways to expand last-mile electrification and speed up universal access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Gridworks begins construction of Uganda's $50m Amari power transmission project
The project is seen as a test case for private investment in African transmission infrastructure
Nigeria electricity subsidy bill hits $232mn in Q1 as tariffs remain frozen
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy obligation reached $232mn in the first quarter of 2026 as tariffs stayed frozen and power sector performance deteriorated.
Nigeria to spend $261.6mn on electricity subsidies in first quarter of 2026
Nigeria will spend NGN358.32bn ($261.6mn) on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026 after keeping consumer tariffs at July 2024 levels
Nigeria deploys 23 solar mini-grids to strengthen food security
Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says 23 newly deployed solar-powered mini-grids are helping improve food security by providing reliable electricity to underserved rural communities and agricultural clusters
Malawi targets August resumption of uranium exports from Kayelekera mine
Malawi is preparing to resume uranium exports in mid-August for the first time in years after discussions between the government and the operator of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine
Africa GreenCo, SafiriPower plan 50MW solar project in DR Congo
Africa GreenCo Group has signed a joint development agreement with independent power producer SafiriPower to develop a 50MW solar power project in the DRC, aimed at supplying electricity to mining and industrial users.
South Africa’s last manganese smelter halts production as power tariff dispute deepens
South Africa’s last manganese smelter, Transalloys, has halted production and warned its furnaces could go cold permanently by end-July without power tariff relief.
Noronex confirms uranium mineralisation at Etango North project in Namibia
Noronex Limited (ASX: NRX) has confirmed widespread uranium mineralisation at its Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia following the completion of its maiden reverse circulation drilling programme, marking a milestone in the company's exploration.
Nigeria joins International Energy Agency as association country
Nigeria has joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an association country, strengthening cooperation on energy policy and marking a significant step in global energy governance
Mali approves $190mn Bamako power grid project backed by AfDB financing
Mali has approved financing for a $190mn AfDB-backed electricity transmission project to strengthen Bamako's power grid, expand access and improve energy security.
Mercuria enters uranium financing with $30mn prepayment deal for Malawi's Kayelekera mine
Mercuria has signed its first uranium prepayment deal, providing up to $30mn to Lotus Resources for Malawi's Kayelekera mine amid rising nuclear fuel demand.
Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria deepen energy ties with power and grid infrastructure deal
Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria have signed an energy cooperation agreement covering 100MW of mobile power generation, grid upgrades, a proposed 1,500MW power plant and renewable energy development.
John Cockerill wins Mauritania solar-storage contract to hybridise 10 diesel power plants for utility SOMELEC
The Belgian industrial engineering and energy tech group has secured a contract to hybridise 10 diesel-fired power plants in Mauritania with solar and battery storage, supporting the country's renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.
Mauritius-based Intratrek, Chinese group CHiNT secure Eswatini solar project worth $180mn
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek Holdings (Intratrek) has partnered with CHiNT Electric (CHiNT) to develop a 300-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Eswatinin, according to statements from the parties.
Rwanda steps up nuclear ambitions with Russia-backed SMR cooperation agreement
Rwanda and Russia have signed a roadmap on small modular reactors and civilian nuclear cooperation as Kigali targets commissioning its first SMR in the early 2030s.
Cameroon's Socadel mandates General Bank to raise $105mn for power network upgrade
Cameroon's state-owned utility Socadel has appointed General Bank of Cameroon to raise $105mn to finance electricity infrastructure upgrades as it begins restructuring after taking over Eneo.
Heirs Energies JV launches digital operations centre for Nigeria’s OML 17
Nigeria’s Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has launched an Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC), a digital control centre developed with Redtech, the technology arm of Heirs Holdings.
Power outages, poor internet hamper Nigeria's creative sector, report shows
Reliable electricity and broadband remain the biggest obstacles to the growth of Nigeria's creative industry, according to NECLive's State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026 report.
African Energy Chamber calls for greater funding support for young energy entrepreneurs
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for stronger financial support for young entrepreneurs to help expand energy access across Africa after taking part in the Powering Possibility forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Malawi's Escom launches $6.3mn power grid upgrade project
Malawi's Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has launched a $6.3mn project to replace ageing wooden transmission poles with prestressed concrete structures, as the utility seeks to improve grid reliability and reduce power outages.
Energy statistics show we remain an overwhelmingly fossil fuel-based world
Renewables are growing fast, but oil and gas by far still dominate the global energy system.
Bannerman Energy says Namibian uranium project early works remain on schedule
Bannerman Energy has said construction early works at its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia remain on schedule and within budget.
Burundi inaugurates 17MW Mulembwe hydropower plant, completing 49.5MW Jiji-Mulembwe project
Burundi has inaugurated the 17MW Mulembwe hydropower plant, completing the 49.5MW Jiji-Mulembwe scheme, one of the country's largest infrastructure projects, backed by the AfDB, World Bank, EIB and EU.
Egypt increases natural gas supplies to industrial sector by 12%
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has increased natural gas supplies to the industrial sector by nearly 12%, equivalent to 200mn cubic feet per day
Egypt issues $500mn sustainability samurai bonds backed by AfDB guarantee
Proceeds from the issuance will be allocated to eligible expenditures under Egypt's Sovereign Sustainable Financing Framework, including healthcare, education, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate adaptation, water and wastewater
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