Africa’s population is young, energetic and ambitious, and this reality is shaping the future of the continent’s economy in ways that can no longer be ignored. With over 60 percent …
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African Nations Urged to Use Climate Plans as Path to Economic Growth
African governments have been urged to treat their upcoming national climate plans not just as environmental strategies but as opportunities to grow economies, create jobs and improve living standards across …
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Zambia Launches Largest Solar Power Plant to Boost Energy Security
Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, on Monday officially opened the country’s largest grid-connected solar power plant, a major step towards strengthening the nation’s electricity supply. The 100-megawatt solar facility, located in …
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Ethiopian Fisherman Turns Lake Weed Into Cooking Gas and Farm Fertiliser
In Ethiopia’s Amhara region, a quiet revolution is taking place around the once-troubled Lake Tana. What used to be a source of frustration and loss for local fishermen has now …
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SPIE Unveils Hybrid Solar-Diesel Energy Plant at PHRC, Pushing Nigeria Closer to Clean Energy Future
In a major step toward clean and sustainable energy adoption in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, SPIE Global Services Energy has commissioned a cutting-edge 15kWp Off-Grid Hybrid Solar Diesel Energy …
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Oil Price Crash Hits African Producers Hard, Pushes Diversification Debate
The global oil market is in crisis again. In April 2025, the price of Brent crude oil dropped by more than 20%, sinking below $70 per barrel for the first …