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  • Published on 08:50 GMT

    Danzi Solar Park- Central African Republic

    Officially inaugurated on 17 November 2024, a new solar park with battery storage almost doubles the Central African Republic’s (CAR) electricity generation capacity.  The 25MW solar park is located in Danzi village, around 18km from the CAR capital and …

    Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
  • Published on 13:29 GMT

    Swansea University to lead solar manufacturing effort in Africa

    Dubbed REACH-PSM (Resilient Renewable Energy Access Through Community-Driven Holistic Development in Perovskite Solar Module Manufacturing), the effort aims to establish the continent’s first full-scale demonstration of next-generation solar manufacturing. …

    Source: The Engineer - Label Pending
  • Published on 14:32 GMT

    Husk Power targets $400m funding ahead of planned IPO in 2027

    Solar mini-grid operator Husk Power Systems aims to raise an industry record of $400m in debt and equity in 2025 as it expands across India and Africa. This capital raise, a mix of equity and debt, precedes a planned initial public offering (IPO) in 2027. …

    Source: Power Technology - Neutral
  • Published on 13:06 GMT

    Top 10 African countries attracting the largest private sector investments

    Africa faces a significant infrastructure gap, with the African Development Bank estimating an annual need of $130-$170 billion, while a shortfall of up to $100 billion persists. The World Bank highlights that Sub-Saharan Africa must invest 7.1% of its GDP …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on 12:44 GMT

    Cameroon Offers Tax Exemptions to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales

    Business in Cameroon | The Cameroonian government is offering tax exemptions on electric vehicles to boost sales. Effective January 1, these vehicles are exempt from excise duties, which previously had an import rate of 12.5%. A 50% reduction in the …

    Source: Cameroon Online - Uncategorized
  • Published on 08:50 GMT

    Next-gen solar development manufacturing project for Africa

    A UK university is to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSM) in Africa, at the same time empowering local communities and promoting sustainable energy. The Swansea University-led project has been awarded £3 million (around $3.7m …

    Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 7, 2025

    Kenya and Rwanda Appear Poised to Lead Africa’s Drone Revolution

    ADF STAFF Kenya and Rwanda are emerging as Africa’s leading nations for developing drone technology as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasing role in the continent’s daily life. While drones have made an impact on Africa’s battlefields, they …

    Source: Africa Defense Forum - Label Pending
  • Published on Jan 7, 2025

    ‘Do Good to Do Well’: Altitude Water Fuels Cameroon Communities Through Military-Grade Air-to-Water T-200 Generator

    LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Florida, leading Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) manufacturer Altitude Water is upping their efforts in Africa, highlighting the company’s ideal of ‘do good to do …

    Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
  • Published on Jan 7, 2025

    Africa- and India-focused mini-grid firm seeks billions in new financing

    Husk Power Systems, the world’s biggest solar mini-grid operator, aims to raise an industry record of as much as US$400-million (R7.4-billion) in debt and equity this year as it expands across India and Africa. The capital raise, which will be a mix of …

    Source: TechCentral - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 6, 2025

    300 MW from Nachtigal Dam Now Supplied to Cameroon’s Power Grid

    (Business in Cameroon) - Nachtigal Hydro-Power Company (NHPC) announced that, since December 23, 2024, 300 MW of electricity produced by the Nachtigal Dam is now available in Cameroon’s power grid. The dam, which is being completed in the Central Region of …

    Source: Business in Cameroon - Neutral
  • Published on 19:48 GMT

    Top Environmental Good News Stories of 2024

    There was so much bad news in 2024, it is easy to overlook the cornucopia of environmental success stories.  While we cannot afford to ignore setbacks and defeats, we should also acknowledge the victories that doomscrolling misses.   There were major …

    Source: Change Oracle - Label Pending
  • Published on Jan 7, 2025

    Can Europe Compete with China in the Race for Africa’s Critical Minerals?

    This article is based on a policy brief titled ‘Material world: How Europe can compete with China in the race for Africa’s critical materials’ originally published on November 7, 2024, by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Over the last two …

    Source: China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 6, 2025

    Russia expands its role in Africa's nuclear sector with agreements from 15 countries

    Russia’s growing interest in Africa's nuclear sector reflects its ambitious move to expand geopolitical influence and position itself as a leader in addressing the continent’s energy challenges. This surge in engagement is driven by a combination of …

    Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
  • Published on 16:52 GMT

    Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death revives Algeria’s painful colonial memories

    The death of right-wing French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen on Tuesday has brought dark memories to the surface for many in Algeria, where he was accused of using torture during the war of independence. He also raised heckles with his rejection of migrants …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on 01:05 GMT

    W’Bank seeks private capital to electrify Nigeria, others

    The World Bank has urged private sector investors to play a pivotal role in achieving its ambitious “Mission 300” initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria to electricity by 2030. The initiative is a …

    Source: Punch - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jan 4, 2025

    Top 10 African countries leading in private sector infrastructure investments - IFC

    The World Bank notes that Sub-Saharan Africa must invest approximately 7.1% of its GDP annually to achieve sustainable development goals, while current investments hover around just 3.5% of GDP. Africa’s infrastructure challenges have long been a major …

    Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 3, 2025

    BEYOND FRANCE – AFRICA’S NEW POWER DYNAMICS

     A joint exercise with the French military aimed to evaluate various capabilities of the Chadian Air Operations Centre, including victim protection, the initiation of evacuation for the wounded, and the provision of medical care © defense.gouv In the heart …

    Source: Europe Diplomatic Magazine - Center-right
  • Published on Jan 7, 2025

    Sudan civil war: Türkiye's path to mediation and regional stability

    Sudan has been engulfed in a severe humanitarian and political crisis since the civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted on April 15, 2023. The political vacuum created after the fall of Omar al-Bashir’s …

    Source: Daily Sabah - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jan 7, 2025

    At laying of foundation stone of ultra-m...

    He made the bold statement on Monday December 30, 2024. This was during a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the mega one trillion FCFA modern infrastructure in Lolabe, in the port industrial zone of Kribi. Dion Ngute presided over the event on behalf …

    Source: The Guardian Post - Neutral

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