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Senegal’s Solar Investment: €12 Million Facility Expands Clean Energy for Businesses

Senegal is attracting fresh investment in commercial solar energy as businesses seek more reliable and cost-effective power. A €12 million financing facility for Afreenergy Solar is set to support the.

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Energy & Industrialisation: OPEC Projects $125 Billion Refining Investment Need

Africa will require at least US$125 billion in refining investment by 2050 to meet its evolving energy needs, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The projection,.

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ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT: Chad’s Solar Push Brings New Energy to the Sahel

Chad is taking another step towards strengthening its electricity supply, with two hybrid solar power projects in the capital, N’Djamena, reaching financial close and receiving their first disbursement.   The.

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POWER & INDUSTRIALISATION: Zambia Attracts $250m to Expand Power Infrastructure

Zambia is attracting fresh private capital into its electricity sector, with global energy and commodities group Mercuria and Africa-focused energy investor Exergy signing a US$250 million financing agreement to support.

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Kenya’s $16bn Refinery: A New Engine for East Africa’s Energy Future

Kenya has taken a major step towards reshaping East Africa’s energy landscape with the groundbreaking of a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, a project that could strengthen regional energy.

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Lomé’s Energy Hub: Togo Secures Funding to Expand Regional Fuel Infrastructure

Togo is strengthening its position as a regional energy and logistics hub after securing new financing from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to expand petroleum storage capacity at the.

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Ghana’s 2026–2030 Clean Energy Plan: Solar, Wind and Mini-Grids

Ghana’s updated Renewable Energy Master Plan for 2026–2030 sets out an ambitious strategy to expand clean power and extend electricity access to underserved communities. Launched on 21 September 2026, the.

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Powering Progress: Africa’s Balanced Energy Approach

The world is moving towards cleaner energy, driven by climate commitments and technological progress. Yet priorities differ across regions. While Western nations focus on replacing fossil fuel infrastructure with renewables,.

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POWER INVESTMENT: Dangote Puts Power at Africa’s Centre

Africa’s industrial ambitions are increasingly turning attention towards one of the continent’s most persistent challenges: reliable electricity. Against this backdrop, Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote has announced plans.

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Building Resilience: Africa’s $5.1 Billion Push for Energy and Food Security

Africa is strengthening its economic defences against a new generation of external shocks, with energy and food security emerging as central priorities. Rising energy, food and fertiliser costs have exposed.

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