As the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) takes place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the tournament is offering more than a showcase of African football talent. It is also highlighting…
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DRC eyes strategic U.S. partnerships to unlock Hydrocarbon potential head of Houston Energy Forum
by Lisa MatataThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is stepping up its campaign to attract foreign investment into its underexplored hydrocarbons sector ahead of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2025,…
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Tanzania’s $30B LNG project signals energy ambition while it raises sustainability questions
by Carlton OlooTanzania has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the energy future of East Africa. Backed by an alliance of global oil and gas giants including Shell, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and Ophir…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have committed $40 million to Zafiri, a new investment platform designed to support decentralized renewable energy (DRE)…
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As Africa navigates its energy transition, a growing body of evidence shows that gender inclusion is not a side conversation, it is central to unlocking resilience, innovation, and impact. Recognizing…
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Nigeria’s First E&P expands into Tanzania in landmark deal to boost East Africa’s gas ambitions
by Carlton OlooIn a development that signals the growing regional ambition of African energy firms, Nigeria’s indigenous oil company, FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), has sealed a strategic partnership…
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Mozambique to build major Oil Refinery with Nigerian partner to boost local fuel supply
by Carlton OlooAfricaEast AfricaEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRegionsWest Africa by Carlton Oloo 669 views 4 minutes readMozambique has taken a decisive step toward regional energy leadership with the announcement of a major oil refinery project in partnership with Nigerian energy firm Aiteo. The project, formalized at…
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AIIM sells R750 million renewable assets in South Africa amid rising demand for clean energy investments
AfricaNews & AnalysisRegionsRenewable energySouthern Africa by Solomon Irungu 845 views 3 minutes readAfrican Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has sold its stakes in three renewable energy projects in South Africa in a deal valued at over R750 million. The transaction marks one of…
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In a strategic move poised to reshape Africa’s energy financing landscape, Sahara Energy Resource Limited—a leading African energy and infrastructure conglomerate—has closed a $225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility…
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Meta has taken a bold step toward decarbonizing its AI-driven infrastructure with the help of California-based clean energy firm XGS Energy, inc. While the deal is U.S.-based, its implications are global—especially for Africa, where data infrastructure is growing, but energy access remains uneven and often carbon-heavy.
