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Ghana’s China power model offers Africa blueprint for smarter energy deals

African countries could secure better outcomes from Chinese-backed power projects by studying how Ghana negotiated, financed, and supervised major energy infrastructure over the past decade, a new report says.

Nigeria signs concession deal for 460MW Grand Katsina-Ala hydropower project

Nigeria has signed a concession agreement for the 460MW Grand Katsina-Ala Hydropower Project in Benue State, appointing Maverick Energy Partners to develop and operate the facility under a 35-year public-private partnership framework

Anzana secures $20mn BII facility for African hydropower projects

Anzana Electric Group has secured a $20mn senior secured debt facility from British International Investment (BII) to develop small run-of-river hydropower projects across Africa.

World Bank says Nigeria power sector support continues after $717mn loan cancellation

The World Bank said it remains committed to Nigeria’s electricity sector despite cancelling about $717mn in undisbursed financing linked to a major power sector reform programme, citing implementation challenges and changing market conditions

Ammat Global Resources promotes Congolese-led operations as model for stronger upstream performance

Ammat Global Resources, an independent hydrocarbon producer based in the Republic of Congo, has created a competitive operating model, showing that localisation can strengthen upstream performance while supporting ESG goals.

Premier African Minerals nears advances flotation plant optimisation at Zimbabwe lithium project Zulu

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) is undertaking commissioning activities of various components of a new processing plant at its Zulu lithium mine in Zimbabwe ahead of hot commissioning of the line.

South Africa's Eskom begins 75-MW solar project at Lethabo coal power station amid renewables push

Niger backs Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project amid talks with Algeria to establish export corridor

Global Atomic has renewed backing for the Dasa uranium project from Niger, which with Algeria is exploring opening an export corridor to Mediterranean ports.

AfDB backs Moroccan fertiliser giant OCP with $488mn guarantee for green investment push

Russia ships major reactor equipment to Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear plant

Rosatom has delivered a reactor pressure vessel, steam generators and other major equipment to Egypt’s El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in one of the largest combined shipments ever made for a single nuclear project.

South Africa’s Sanlam takes 10% stake in Africa GreenCo

Sanlam Alternative Investments has invested $10mn for a 10% stake in Africa GreenCo, becoming the renewable energy trader’s first private institutional shareholder

Finergreen exits Africa to focus on Europe and Asia

Finergreen has sold its African operations to local management teams as the French energy transition advisory firm redirects its international growth strategy towards Europe and Asia.

Cameroon, Nigeria revive hydropower project talks, targeting flood control and 300MW power output

Cameroonian authorities are advancing studies for the proposed Dasin Hausa hydropower project below the Lagdo dam, a cross-border scheme with Nigeria that would support flood control, irrigation and electricity generation of more than 300MW.

Ivanhoe’s DRC zinc mine pushes solar-storage to cut diesel use

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) says the Kipushi zinc mine in the DRC is seeking to deploy 10MW of solar-generation capacity alongside a 200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) as part of efforts to reduce dependence on diesel.

Malawi electricity generation capacity falls by 105 MW amid forex, diesel shortages

Foreign currency and diesel shortages and frequent breakdowns at some of Malawi’s power plants have removed up to 105 megawatts (MW) from the national grid, Nyasa Times reported on May 24.

Egypt’s natural gas production down 8% y/y in Q1 2026 to 9.85bn cubic metres

Egypt’s natural gas production declined by 8% year-on-year (y/y/) in Q1 2026, driven by continued pressure on domestic output as demand remained elevated.

EBRD plans to extend $200mn financing for Egypt wind projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering providing up to $200mn in senior loans to support the construction and development of 500MW of onshore wind capacity in Egypt

South Africa’s utility Eskom delivers one full year of uninterrupted power supply

On May 16, South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom marked a full year without crippling power outages, or loadshedding, achieving a milestone not seen since September 2018, eight years earlier.

Zimbabwean IPP New Glovers launches first phase of 100MW solar power project

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commissioned the first phase of a planned 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in central Zimbabwe.

AEC to promote African energy opportunities at ARPEL Conference in Buenos Aires

The African Energy Chamber will use the upcoming ARPEL Conference in Buenos Aires to promote Africa as a major destination for South American energy investment and cooperation.

Fitch affirms South Africa's Eskom at 'B', outlook stable, as operational recovery offsets financial strain

Fitch Ratings noted Eskom's improving operational performance and reduced power disruptions, while warning that rising municipal debt, heavy capital expenditure requirements and continued reliance on state support remain major financial risks.

South Africa’s Eskom explores World Bank funding for 5,200MW nuclear plan

South African state utility Eskom is holding exploratory talks with the World Bank and other financiers over funding for a proposed 5,200MW nuclear expansion programme combining conventional reactors and small modular reactors.

Dubai’s AMEA Power expands South African renewables push with 120MW plant

Dubai-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has commissioned a 120MWp solar power plant in South Africa, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its electricity mix and reduce dependence on ageing coal-fired infrastructure

Rwanda signs US nuclear deal to assess Holtec SMR deployment

Rwanda has signed civil nuclear cooperation agreements with the United States and Holtec International as Kigali explores deployment of small modular reactors to expand electricity generation and support long-term industrialisation.

Nigeria’s solar minigrid push could create 213,000 jobs, says APRI

Deploying more than 10,000 solar minigrids across Nigeria could create nearly 213,000 jobs