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… +
Ethiopia has celebrated the full inauguration of its greatest engineering achievement, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Now the most powerful hydroelectric plant on the African continent, the project is seen both as a crucial development lever for millions of Ethiopians and as a major concern for downstream nations, primarily… +
During her participation in the Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels in Japan, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, reaffirmed her country’s commitment to sustainable fuels and hydrogen energy. She highlighted South Africa’s decarbonization efforts, despite the nation’s historically carbon-intensive economy. The Deputy Minister emphasized the… +
For many companies, sustainability is still too often reduced to installing solar panels. Yet, the real challenge lies in transforming the existing building stock. Energy retrofitting offers the most practical way to achieve optimal efficiency, meet new environmental standards, and ensure the long-term competitiveness of existing infrastructure. For decades, building… +
Noumory Sidibé announced that after Anyama, work is underway in other localities, including Sassandra, to resolve electricity issues. In the commune of Anyama, several new neighborhoods — including Belleville 3, Lycée Jeune Fille, Berthé, Médine, and Dubaï — are now connected to the national electricity grid thanks to the construction… +
