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Kenya is charting a bold path in climate action, transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development and economic growth. Despite ranking 145th out of 187 countries in climate vulnerability, the nation has positioned itself as a regional leader in environmental innovation and policy reform. Under President William Ruto’s leadership, Kenya has made remarkable strides […]
Acwa Power, the Saudi renewable energy giant, has announced tthis week hat plans are underway to build, own, and operate a 2-gigawatt (GW) wind power plant in South Hurghada, Egypt. This large-scale facility, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power nearly 2 million homes, is part of the company’s ongoing expansion into the […]
Germany is backing Morocco’s green hydrogen production with a $32 million (€30 million) investment in OCP Group’s green hydrogen plant in Jorf. The funding by the German PtX Development Fund is intended to support sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, according to German media reports. The PtX Development Fund, endowed with a budget of €270 million, is initiated […]
A High Court in the United Kingdom has begun hearings on a high-profile lawsuit brought against energy giant Shell by Nigerian communities alleging environmental damage caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta. The decade-old lawsuit case, which involves the Ogale and Bille communities, focuses on Shell’s responsibility for oil pollution that has devastated local […]
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity & Drinking Water (ONEE), has selected Mitsubishi Power and its M701JAC gas turbines for the Al Wahda open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) power plant. The 990 MW Al Wahda project consists of two 495 MW open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT) using gas – and diesel as an emergency fuel – with the […]
In a push towards green mobility, Morocco announced its plan to buy 7000 urban buses, half of which will be electric, ahead of the World Cup due in 2030, industry and trade minister Ryad Mezzour said. A deal has been reached with the interior ministry to renew the bus fleet before the World Cup, he […]
Moroccan company Somagec has signed a preliminary deal to build a power link between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), for $1.3 billion. The project will bolster the integration of the region’s energy market, in an area where access to electricity is still low. The high-voltage transmission lines will also enable Angola to […]
Nigeria is attracting increasing international attention for its vast lithium reserves, a critical mineral in the global push for clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels. As Africa is projected to supply 20% of the world’s lithium by 2030, Nigeria aims to position itself as a key player in this growing […]
The European Union is confronting significant challenges in maintaining its long-standing ties with Africa, as it faces rising competition from China and Russia in the region, according to experts. While the EU has been Africa’s biggest export market for years, it has lost ground to these emerging powers, particularly in trade and security. In recent […]
The Trump administration has expressed a strong interest in developing Africa’s mining sector, particularly in minerals vital for clean energy technologies. On the first day of his second term, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order prioritizing mineral extraction and processing, signaling a commitment to international partnerships, especially with African nations rich in resources. […]