An agreement was reached between Khartoum and Juba to protect key oil installations, as ongoing armed conflict continues to threaten crude flows vital to both economies.
Article 6 converts carbon credits into a compliance asset, driven by sovereign purchases, domestic markets, and sectoral schemes, with annual demand projected above 700 Mt and supply constrained by timelines, levies, and CA requirements.
Ethiopia has begun construction of its first crude oil refinery in Gode, a $2.5bn project awarded to GCL, aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security amid ongoing reliance on fuel imports.
At World Atomic Week in Moscow, the Russian president advocated for a reform of civil nuclear funding mechanisms, urging stronger involvement from multilateral financial institutions.
The Liberian government awarded four offshore oil blocks to Nigerian company Atlas-Oranto for $12 million, strengthening the regional presence of African junior players in offshore exploration.
Backed by flagship projects linked to EACOP and the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields, Uganda aims to lead Africa in new oil storage additions, with a projected impact on its revenues and financial flows by 2030.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now fully operational, with a planned capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a key step in the country’s energy deployment.
The Tanzanian government launches a national consultation to accelerate the rollout of compressed natural gas, mobilising public and private financing to secure energy supply and lower fuel costs.
The Grand Renaissance Dam, set to be inaugurated in September, aims to produce 5,000 megawatts and could generate up to $1 billion per year for Ethiopia, according to the government.
Two drone strikes hit Heglig in August, disrupting the strategic Nile Blend export hub and increasing the vulnerability of Sudanese and South Sudanese oil flows.
Tullow marks a strategic milestone in 2025 with the sale of its subsidiaries in Gabon and Kenya, the extension of its Ghanaian licences, and the optimisation of its financial structure.
Tanzania, together with Russia, is starting construction of a uranium plant in Namtumbo for $1.2bn, aiming to boost mining revenues and secure a place in the global nuclear industry.
Solarise Africa secures $3.3mn in financing from Mergence Investment Managers to accelerate the deployment of solar systems for the commercial and industrial sector in Africa.
Orca Energy Group and its subsidiaries have initiated arbitration proceedings against Tanzania and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, challenging the management and future of the Songo Songo gas project, valued at $1.2 billion.
Kenya registers a historic record in electricity consumption, driven by industrial growth and a strong contribution from geothermal and hydropower plants operated by Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC.
Globeleq and African Trade & Investment Development Insurance finalise a payment guarantee for the Menengai geothermal project (35 MW), securing financing ahead of its planned operational launch in Kenya.
Faced with recurrent shortages, Zambia is reorganising its fuel supply chain, notably issuing licences for operating new tanker trucks and service stations to enhance national energy security and reduce external dependence.
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise commercial agreements for a 153 MW energy storage project in South Africa, aimed at enhancing national grid stability and optimising peak energy management.
Port-au-Prince is without electricity after residents of Mirebalais forcibly shut down a hydroelectric plant protesting government inaction amid escalating gang-related violence.
South Sudan has resumed its crude oil exports via Sudan after a prolonged halt due to technical issues. This restart marks a crucial step for the country’s struggling economy.
The BRICS+ Nuclear Energy Platform aims to share experiences and support the development of nuclear technologies among member countries, thereby enhancing collaboration in the energy sector.
Africa is resolutely moving towards a renewable energy transition, combining economic growth with addressing the energy needs of 1.5 billion inhabitants. This evolution presents both strategic opportunities and complex challenges.
TOYO Co., Ltd plans to establish a 2 gigawatt solar cell manufacturing plant in Ethiopia, leveraging favorable investment policies and the country's hydropower supply.
Adani Group, a leader in renewable energy, plans to develop 10 GW of hydroelectric capacity in several Asian and African countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Kenya, and Vietnam, to strengthen its green portfolio and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Uganda boosts its energy capacity with the opening of the Karuma hydropower plant, financed by China to the tune of 1.7 billion dollars, marking a new stage in Sino-Ugandan cooperation.
BRICS energy ministers focus on the future of global energy markets, highlighting the de-dollarization of trade, despite the challenges of currency fluctuations and the complexity of oil trade.
Colombia, Kenya, Cambodia, Mexico and Peru are the leaders in the voluntary carbon credit market, thanks to regulatory advances and investor-friendly policies.
Energy information systems are a strategic lever for governments to monitor their energy transition and decarbonization objectives, but their implementation remains uneven.
Tsuchiyu Onsen, a Japanese region renowned for its hot springs, is implementing a strategy to integrate geothermal production into its tourism sector, illustrating a local energy management model.
A power failure paralyzes Nairobi and six regions of Kenya, affecting millions of people.
Backup systems at Jomo Kenyatta airport ensure continued operations.
Ethiopia completed the filling of the Grand Barrage de la Renaissance (GERD) reservoir, increasing electricity production to 1,550 MW.
This progress, achieved despite objections from Egypt and Sudan, aggravates geopolitical tensions over control of the Nile's water resources.
In Uganda, 21 activists were arrested in Kampala for protesting against the EACOP oil project, backed by international players, highlighting the economic and geopolitical tensions surrounding this initiative.
The wreck of the oil tanker *Gulfstream* in Trinidad and Tobago, refloated after a major oil spill, is at the heart of security tensions, with attempted intrusions leading to exchanges of fire.
Uganda is stepping up exploration in the Moroto-Kadam and Kyoga basins, aiming to boost its reserves to 6.5 billion barrels of oil, a strategic move to solidify its position in the energy industry.
The oil tanker "Gulfstream", involved in a massive fuel oil spill off Tobago, has been refloated after six months of delicate operations.
An international investigation is underway to identify those responsible.
AMEA Power and Ethiopian Electric Power join forces to develop a 300 MW wind farm in Ethiopia, a strategic step forward in Africa's renewable energy sector.
The crackdown on opponents of TotalEnergies' oil project in Uganda intensifies, with the arrest of 47 students protesting against the environmental risks associated with the EACOP pipeline.
