April 10
Nigeria: Pay Gencos to Avoid Power Sector Collapse, Elumelu Tells Govt
Premium Times
"As of date, our federal government owes your company over N600 billion. That is $400 million." Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Kenya and Israel Ink 5-Year Energy Deal
Capital FM
Kenya and Israel have signed a five year Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the Energy Sector. Read more »
Africa: Chile and South Africa Could Be Green Hydrogen Exporters - but Setting Up Industries With Debt Is Dangerous [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable power. Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Eskom Implements Planned Power Outages, Again - South African News Briefs, April 8, 2025
allAfrica
Eskom Implements Stage 2 Loadshedding Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline a Structural Project [analysis]
Centre 4s
The African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline (Nigeria - Morocco) or GAA was initiated by Morocco in December 2016 during King Mohamed VI visit to Nigeria. Valued at $25 billion, this… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Gets 1st Green Solar-Powered Farmers' Market
Daily Trust
FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has advocated for a sustainable, inclusive and resilient economy that will support local farmers, empower small-scale agribusinesses and… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Consumers Failed to Pay N71.53bn in January - Report
Daily Trust
as DisCos' revenue drops Read more »
Nigeria: Ojulari, Lokpobiri, Komolafe, Others to Brainstorm On Driving Nigeria's Energy Sustainability At OLEF 2025
This Day
The trio of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bayo Ojulari; Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator… Read more »
April 07
Liberia: Nocal, TGS Nopec Expand Energy Partnership to Power Liberia's Future
Liberian Investigator
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) and TGS NOPEC have strengthened their 23-year partnership to boost Liberia's energy sector, attract new investment, and support national… Read more »
Liberia: LEC's New MD Vows to Tackle Liberia's Power Challenges
Liberian Observer
The new Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed Sheriff, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye. Read more »
Liberia: Nocal, TGS Nopec Deepen Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Liberia's Energy Revolution
Liberian Observer
In a presentation at the Executive Mansion today, Fabian Lai, Acting CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), delivered a comprehensive progress report on NOCAL's… Read more »
April 04
Liberia: President Boakai Orders Probed Into Blackout At International Airport
Liberian Investigator
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched a full-scale investigation into the recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), ordering immediate corrective measures… Read more »
April 03
Liberia: Authorities Blame Birds For Major Blockout At International Airport
FrontPageAfrica
A recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), which caused operational disruptions, has been linked to an unusual source: birds. Read more »
Angola: Vice-President Assesses Works At Luau Photovoltaic Plant
ANGOP
The Vice-President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, assessed on Thursday, the construction works of the Luau Hybrid Photovoltaic Plant, located in the eastern province of… Read more »
Uganda: Electricity Costs to Remain High Due to Expensive Investments - Prof Nuwagaba
Nile Post
Speaking at the Diaspora Exchange Forum hosted by Equity Bank, under the theme "Re-Routing Back Home: Funds Transfer for Powering Personal and Continental Growth," Prof. Nuwagaba… Read more »
Liberia: LAA, LEC Commit to Providing Reliable Power At RIA
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) have affirmed their dedication to maintaining a stable and dependable power supply at Roberts… Read more »
Liberia: RIA Power Outage Caused By Bird Strike?
Liberian Observer
When Liberia's only international airport, the Roberts International Airport (RIA), plunged into darkness on March 30, 2025, the public reaction was swift and furious. Videos of… Read more »
April 02
West Africa: Ghana Unveils West Africa's Largest Floating Solar Project, Boosting Renewable Energy Ambitions
RFI
Ghana has launched West Africa's largest floating solar project, marking a significant step towards increasing its renewable energy capacity. The country aims to raise its share of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Electricity Distribution Is Changing Hands - What's At Stake [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Uganda's electricity sector is at a turning point, as Umeme Limited's 20-year concession draws to a close. Umeme was the first private distribution operator in anglophone Africa.… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Unveils Sh1.12bn Power Project, Inspects Key Laikipia Projects
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced a Sh1.12 billion investment to connect over 9,000 households to electricity in Laikipia County as part of the government's infrastructure… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Decline in Coal Share, Growth in Renewables
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the latest estimates from the Ember Electricity Data Explorer, which shows that coal accounted… Read more »
Nigeria: Prof Barth Nnaji to Deliver the Bullion Lecture
Leadership
Former minister of power and energy expert, Professor Barth Nnaji, is to deliver the 2025 edition of The Bullion Lecture. Read more »
Africa: $5bn Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum With Contributions From Nigeria, Angola, Ghana
This Day
·Lokpobiri to IOCs: Nigeria has created right conditions, it's time to invest Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE - Banning Importation of Solar Panels May Worsen Nigeria's Energy Crisis
This Day
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised the federal government that a ban on the importation of solar panels in the face of glaringly inadequate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZETDC Announces Mandatory Generator Inspection Fees
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced new mandatory inspection fees for electrical installations and generators. Read more »
