Financial Boost for Key Sectors LOMÉ, July 12 (AFP) – The World Bank has committed $298…
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REA and Mercy Corps Partner to Enhance Electricity Access in Rural Nigeria
New Partnership Strengthens Rural Electrification Efforts The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria, known for its…
Borup, Sierra Leone, Empowered by Solar Mini-Grid: A Milestone in Electrification
The town of Borup, Sierra Leone, now basks in the glow of clean energy, thanks to…
Over 1 Billion People Worldwide Lack Access to Reliable Electricity
The World Bank has released a new report shedding light on the alarming extent of energy…
Africa Bears the Brunt of Global Electricity Access Deficit
18 out of 20 Countries with Highest Deficits in Sub-Saharan Africa The year 2022 witnessed a…
Electrification in Côte d’Ivoire: Progress, Challenges, and a Solar-Powered Future
Côte d’Ivoire has made significant strides in expanding electricity access, achieving an impressive electrification rate of…
Cameroon : Christophe Avognon Nominated to Lead 500 MW Kikot Dam Project
The board of directors of Kikot-Mbebe Hydro Power Company (KHPC) will convene on May 28, 2024,…
Desert to Power Initiative: Transforming Africa’s Vulnerable Region into an Energy Hub
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has highlighted its crucial role in advancing the Desert to Power…
Nigeria Partners with Husk Power on Decentralized Renewable Energy Projects
In Nigeria, tens of millions of people still lack access to electricity, primarily in rural and…
Sierra Leone : $412 Million Agreement Signed to Enhance Electricity Access
In July 2021, the DFC committed to providing $217 million in debt financing for a new…
Kuwait Secures 500MW of Electricity via GCC Interconnection Authority
Kuwait signed agreements to purchase 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity on Sunday through the Gulf Cooperation…
NJ Ayuk : Championing Energy Justice in Africa
In an era where renewable energies are hailed as the primary recommended options for African countries,…