New discoveries in Ivory Coast and Angola reinforce Eni’s dual strategy of frontier exploration and near-field reserve growth in Africa Energy major Eni continues to deliver on its exploration drive in Africa, announcing two major hydrocarbon discoveries in February 2026. In Ivory Coast, the company successfully drilled the Murene South-1X… +
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat to review preparations for the upcoming summer season and to assess progress on Egypt’s renewable energy and grid modernization strategy. According to Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, the meeting focused on… +
Partnership expands Puma Energy lubricants into the Democratic Republic of Congo Puma Energy, a leading downstream energy company, and Hass Group, a leading oil marketing company in Africa, today announced a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed at the Investing in African… +
By combining utility-scale renewable generation with a more flexible delivery via wheeling, SolarAfrica is helping companies access greener energy without the upfront capital outlay traditionally associated with on-site solar systems SolarAfrica (https://SolarAfrica.com) has secured financial close on R1.5 billion to build SunCentral 2, the next 114 MW plant of its… +
The international group Mark Cables FZE, based in the United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce the construction of a 200 MW thermal power plant in Burkina Faso. This major milestone marks a turning point in strengthening Burkina Faso’s energy sovereignty and confirms the group’s ambition to become a key… +
The objective was to enable African countries to discover and draw inspiration from Côte d’Ivoire’s energy policy, particularly the “Electricity for All Program” (PEPT). Senior officials from the public administrations of Senegal, Togo, Benin and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conducted a study visit to Abidjan from January 21… +
Angola is accelerating the shift from associated gas reinjection toward non-associated gas development, LNG optimization and domestic demand growth – marking a critical inflection point in the country’s long-term energy strategy Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset… +
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… +
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… +
During operations, the mine is expected to support up to 900 direct and indirect jobs, contribute approximately 10% of national GDP, and stimulate substantial local supply chain growth FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) (https://FGGoldMining.com/) is pleased to announce that it has achieved financial close and the first drawdown on its US$330… +
