Zambia launches a $500 million solar park project
In Zambia Xago Africa and the Zambian company, Blue Chip Resources, have secured a $500 million contract to build a 300 MW solar park in […]
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Sudan: Army shots at anti-riot forces heralding a crack within armed forces
The Soudanese army Saturday opened fire on the anti-riot forces at the largest demonstration calling for the country’s President to step down. Sudan has been […]
Libyan Parties urged to show restraint, deescalate tensions
The governments of France, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates have expressed deep concern over fighting in Libya and […]
Angola: French group Total launches full-field production on Kaombo
French oil giant, Total has started production on the Kaombo Sul floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit, offshore Angola, the company said in a […]
Guinea gets $106 million to develop off grid projects
In Guinea, the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD) will support electrification projects in the capital city Conakry, and develop off grid in […]
Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika (finally) resigns!
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned with immediate effect, after a two-decade rule, according to a statement relayed by the state news agency APS. The […]
MALI to build 50 MW photovoltaic power plant with a World Bank $52 million loan
The Government of Mali has recently received close to $52 million for the construction of a 50 MW solar power plant under public-private partnership (PPP). […]
Mozambique-Cholera: Over 1,000 people infected, first death confirmed
As Cyclone Idai aftermath continues in Mozambique, already more than 1,000 people have been infected with cholera and at least one death was announced by […]
Algeria’s Bouteflika to resign before April 28
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before his mandate ends on April 28, state news agency APS said on Monday. The announcement comes a day […]
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak kills nearly 700, spreading faster than ever
In Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. According to the UN […]