Chad, Sierra Leone gearing up for energy revolution
The Government of Chad last weekend sealed an agreement with Amea Power for the construction of a 120 megawatts (MW) solar power plant in the […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
Ghana’s Renewable Energy Master Plan unveiled
Ghana’s Renewable Energy Master Plan has been officially presented at the Ministry of Energy by the Energy Commission this week. The plan, when implemented, is […]
Digitalization could facilitate energy access in Africa – Experts
The 11th annual Africa Energy indaba is taking place in South Africa this week to address issues such as how digitalization could facilitate energy access […]
Burundi: Inclusive dialogue ‘only viable option’ for resolving political crisis, says UN envoy
An inter-Burundian, inclusive dialogue remains the only viable option for lasting settlement of the political crisis and the holding of elections in 2020 in a […]
Zambia eyes $500 million bond to pay power bills
Zambia plans to launch a $500 million bond program to settle arrears to independent electricity providers, according to Bloomberg. The bond program has been structured […]
Tunisia: Residents confront security forces over death of detainee in police custody
Residents in the town of Barraket Essahel, south-east of Tunis have clashed with security forces who used tear gas to disperse them, over the death […]
Namibia gearing up for a renewable energy revolution
Namibian government plans to use renewable energy to reduce the national energy deficit in the long term, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo said. […]
Tanzania: major power cuts due to maintenance
In Tanzania, residents of Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam will face power outages due to maintenance activities of three power generation machines at Ubungo II […]
Algerians denounce Bouteflika’s candidacy for a fifth term
Hundreds of Algerians staged demonstrated Saturday in several provinces and also in some European capitals, including Paris, to voice opposition to President Bouteflika’s candidacy for […]
Africa Energy Indaba conference Kicks Off in South Africa
The Africa Energy Indaba conference held in collaboration with strategic partners, the World Energy Council, NEPAD Agency and SANEA, will kick-off on Tuesday, February 19, […]