September 01
Zambia: Zambia's Crippling Drought Creates Chance for Solar Power to Shine
With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap. Read more »
August 29
Africa: Africa's Nuclear Dreams a Fusion of High Hopes and High Hurdles
Africa's nuclear energy ambitions face significant challenges as experts question whether the continent's infrastructure can support such a leap. Industry leaders from the US and… Read more »
July 29
Niger: French Nuclear Giant Slips Into the Red Following Niger-French Breakup
French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: UAE Pledges U.S.$4.5 Billion Investment in Clean Energy for Africa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa at the landmark Africa Climate Summit in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Ghana: Govt Steps up Solar Energy in Bid to Meet Renewables Target
Like many African nations, Ghana has been enduring hot temperatures and irregular rain patterns that are affecting agriculture. The government is aiming to achieve 10 percent… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Cameroon: Desperate Hunt for Fuel Threatens Forest Reserve
Zamai Forest Reserve - Hundreds of thousands of people have fled to north-east Cameroon amid violence by Islamist extremists. As the influx puts pressure on the region's natural… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: Record-Low Levels At Kariba Dam Leave Zimbabwe, Zambia Facing Drastic Power Cuts
Zimbabwe and Zambia both rely on lake Kariba - the world's biggest dam - for the bulk of their hydro-electric supply. The record-low water level at present means electricity… Read more »