Safety and Security: A Strategic Pillar for the Energy and Mining Sectors in Africa
2026-01-23
In the energy and mining sectors, safety and security are no longer limited to regulatory compliance or operational risk management. They have become major strategic issues, on a par with economic performance, energy access, and the energy transition.In Africa, where many projects are located in remote, sensitive, or politically complex… +
Electric Mining Equipment in Africa: Technological Revolution or Risky Bet?
2026-01-22
Long dominated by diesel-powered machinery, Africa’s mining equipment fleet is beginning to evolve. Driven by rising energy costs, environmental requirements, and the ESG objectives of major mining companies, electric and hybrid mining equipment is increasingly gaining attention. But is this transition truly suited to Africa’s operational realities? 1. Why the… +
Energy Security: Definition, Stakes and Application in Africa
2026-01-20
Definition Energy security refers to the ability of a country or region to ensure a reliable, continuous and affordable supply of energy, while limiting its exposure to external shocks—whether economic, geopolitical, climatic or technical.It is built on several key pillars: diversification of energy sources, resilient infrastructure, cost control, and stable… +
ENERGY: CÔTE D’IVOIRE STRENGTHENS ITS ENERGY MIX WITH A SOLAR POWER PLANT IN BOUNDIALI
2026-01-20
Côte d’Ivoire has reached a new milestone in strengthening its energy mix with the commissioning of a photovoltaic solar power plant in Boundiali, located in the Bagoué region in the north-west of the country. Built on an area of 78 hectares, the plant has an installed capacity of 83.5 megawatt-peak… +
Africa’s Critical Minerals and the Future of the Global Energy Transition
2026-01-14
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.… +
RECRUITMENT NOTICE – SENIOR CONSULTANT
2026-01-13
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is issuing a call for applications for the recruitment of a Senior Consultant. The selected consultant will provide specialized technical support to women entrepreneurs leading Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the clean energy sector across West… +
AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund)
2026-01-09
A development institution creating resilience Helping businesses grow and thrive. We focus our efforts on the areas where we can have the greatest impact. As the world’s largest challenge fund, we provide patient capital to small and growing businesses that are not covered by traditional lenders. Our world-class advisors help… +
Regional Experts Converge to Advance Energy Access and Transition in West and Central Africa
2025-12-17
Two-Day Workshop “Powering Africa’s Rise: From Renewable Wealth to Industrial Strength” Concludes with Bold Commitments to Accelerate SDG7 Dakar, Senegal – 11 December 2025: Development partners, private-sector actors, and UNDP energy experts from across 25 countries, mostly from West and Central Africa, have concluded a two-day high-level workshop to shape the… +
African Development Fund Approves $22.9 Million Grant to Revitalize Malawi’s Critical Hydropower Infrastructure
2025-12-10
The African Development Fund’s (ADF) Board of Directors has approved a grant of $22.9 million for the rehabilitation of Malawi’s Kapichira and Nkula B hydropower plants, marking a transformative investment in the nation’s energy future. The $118.7 million initiative, with co-financing opportunities, will rehabilitate two critical power generation facilities—Kapichira I… +
