The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development strengthens its commitment to renewables in Africa by supporting Infinity Power’s solar and wind expansion beyond Egypt.
Norwegian firm Scatec expands its presence in West Africa with two solar projects totalling 64 MW and a 10 MWh storage system, under lease agreements signed in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone relaunches an ambitious offshore exploration campaign, using a 3D seismic survey to evaluate up to 60 potential oil blocks before opening a new licensing round as early as next October.
Octopus Energy Generation announces an initial $60 million fund dedicated to financing energy infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to raise $250 million over three years, in partnership with Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers.
In Freetown, James Samba, a 23-year-old student, is developing an electric tricycle made from recycled materials to reduce pollution in a country where 1,200 air-quality-related deaths were recorded in 2021.
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project progresses with tenders planned for 2025. This strategic project aims to strengthen economic integration and energy supply in Africa and Europe.
Sierra Leone receives a 480-million-USD investment from the Millennium Challenge Corporation to strengthen its electricity infrastructure and provide reliable power to 4.6 million people, targeting sustainability and sector efficiency.
Infinity Power and Sierra Leone's Ministry of Energy have signed an agreement to develop 1GW of renewable energy by 2033, aimed at improving energy access and supporting the country's environmental goals.
The Sierra Leonean government inaugurates a new gas-fired thermal power plant designed to double the country's energy capacity, marking a crucial step for a country where access to electricity remains limited.
Ten days after the devastating fire at Conakry's main fuel depot, Guinea faces a major economic stalemate, exacerbating the anger and despair of its population.
