Congo powers ahead: World Bank commits $1bn to Inga III hydropower revival
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has secured a $1 billion commitment from the World Bank to jumpstart the long-stalled Grand Inga hydropower project, potentially […]
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Liberia Cracks Down on Foreign Mining Violations in Resource-Rich Sinoe
Liberian authorities have intensified enforcement efforts in the mining sector, arresting two foreign nationals for operating an illicit semi-mechanised mining site in Sinoe County. The […]
US Secretary of State Skips G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa Amid Tensions
South Africa is set to host the G20 Foreign ministers’ meeting this week in Johannesburg, but the United States will notably be absent from the […]
Morocco: King Chairs Council of Ministers and Discusses 2030 World Cup Bid
King Mohammed VI chaired, on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers, according to a statement from the Spokesperson of the […]
EU Allocates €300,000 to fund collaborative projects with angolan partners
The application period for project funding through the European Union’s Angola initiative will run from November 4, 2024, to February 7, 2025, providing Angolan and […]
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
Galp, Angolan government and Sonangol nominated for energy awards
The African Energy Chamber has announced on Wednesday September 4 that the Angolan government is nominated for the Reformer and Changemaker of the Year Award, […]
China announces 25.6 M€ donation to Cape Verde
On September 4, Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva announced that China will donate €25.6 million to Cape Verde. The announcement followed a meeting in […]
Coal mine closures to impact 2.5m people, mainly in South Africa
An overlooked aspect of the just energy transition is the impact coal mine closures will have on mining communities. Now we have a better idea, […]
European Union builds Guinea’s largest photovoltaic plant on Bolama Island
Alfredo Pais, TESE’s energy sector manager in Guinea-Bissau, told Lusa that the Bolama photovoltaic plant is supported by 1,091 solar panels of 550 watts, installed […]