Nuclear Debate Sparks Renewed Push for Energy Access Across Africa
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire - The 12th Africa CEO Forum, held May 12–13 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, placed Africa’s energy crisis...
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African Energy Leaders Urge Unity, Local Value Creation
PARIS - African energy leaders, global investors and policymakers called for deeper regional collaboration, strategic gas development and inclusive policies...
Ghana’s Energy Sector Remains Country’s Biggest Economic Risk, Finance Minister Says
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the energy sector as the biggest economic threat...
Africa’s Energy Transition Must Be on Africa’s Terms
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) - As global powers call on African nations to accelerate energy transition plans, leaders like NJ Ayuk...
Trade, Investment, LPG Key to Addressing Africa’s $15B Infrastructure Gap
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) – Expanding intra-African trade, investment, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) development is critical to addressing...
Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Support from Nigeria, Angola, Ghana
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) — Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have officially contributed their capital shares to the Africa Energy...
African Union Calls for Bold Action to Transform Mineral Sector
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) – The African Union has called for urgent and unified action to harness the continent’s vast...
Uganda Oil, Tanzania LNG Projects Gain Momentum
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — East Africa is positioning itself as a major player in the global energy sector, with two...
Nigeria to Adopt Egypt’s Power Model
LAGOS (BG) — Nigeria’s federal government plans to learn from Egypt’s power generation and transmission systems. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu...
Eritrea Strikes $19 Million Mini-Grid Deal to Boost Energy Access
ASMARA, Eritrea (BG) – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Eritrea have signed a $19.5 million grant agreement to...
Kenya Launches Benelux Chamber of Commerce, Sets $1 Billion Trade Target by 2030
BRUSSELS Kenya launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels on Monday, with President William Ruto calling on businesses to...
Uganda Airlines Commits to Fleet Expansion with Boeing Aircraft Order
Uganda's national carrier says the planned acquisition of eight passenger aircraft and two freighters will boost regional and international connectivity...
Barred from the World Cup, Africa’s Referee of the Year Returns to a Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan returns to Mogadishu as the nation's leader and head of state receive him with full solidarity after...
Heirs Energies’ $750m Financing Wins Global Best Oil and Gas Deal Award
Recognition from EMEA Finance highlights confidence in the company's growth strategy and Africa-led financing solutions supporting field development and growth