Africa’s critical minerals – cobalt, lithium, copper and PGMs – are central to the global energy transition, powering clean technologies and EVs As the world accelerates its shift from fossil fuels to clean energy technologies, Africa is emerging as a central player in supplying the minerals that underpin this transformation.… +
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The Summit will mobilise finance and support deeper collaboration across the ECOWAS regional integration agenda and Ghana’s ambition to be a regional energy distribution hub Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra… +
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays a crucial role in the daily lives of Nigerians, powering households, supporting employment, and contributing to the national vision for cleaner and safer energy, thereby reducing indoor air pollution risks. Price Surge in October 2025 Nigeria experienced a significant spike in LPG prices in October… +
The continent’s diversity in energy systems, industrial capacity and regulatory readiness must become a source of collective strength Experts in new energy vehicles, along with industry leaders, academics, and specialists, are gathering in Gqeberha to share valuable insights on industry innovations and initiatives – particularly those focused on decarbonising the… +
Spiro, one of Africa’s leading two-wheeler electric mobility companies, announced on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, that it has raised $100 million (USD) to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure. This record-breaking fundraising round marks a major milestone for the electric motorcycle sector on the continent. Record Funding and Innovative Business Model The investment represents… +
The Head of State has pledged that from now on, all mining activities in Burundi will be conducted transparently—both in extraction and in commercialization. On October 17, 2025, during an interview with the press at the Gatwaro mining site in Kirundo commune, Butanyerera province, following a series of visits to… +
The imposition of new U.S. taxes on steel has created yet another hurdle for Mozambique’s massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Already affected by delays and security challenges, the project’s overall cost could rise significantly as a result of these measures—an issue that is worrying the energy industry. On October… +
The trend toward strengthening national control over mineral wealth—already observed in the Sahel through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—is now spreading to Southern Africa. This region is home to several of Africa’s mining powerhouses, including Zimbabwe (the leading lithium producer), Botswana (the top diamond producer), and Zambia (the second-largest… +
As countries’ renewable energy capacities reach record levels, they remain insufficient to meet the targets set for 2030, according to a new report released Tuesday ahead of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30), which will be held in Brazil next month. The report, titled Delivering the UAE Consensus: Tripling Renewable… +
