Congo’s Cobalt Quotas Disrupt Global EV Battery Supply Chains
Congo’s tightening grip on cobalt exports is sending tremors through global electric vehicle supply chains. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which produces nearly three-quarters of the world’s cobalt, has
Africa’s Energy Future at Risk as Currency Challenges Deepen
Africa’s ambitious energy transition faces mounting risks as local currency shortages and reliance on foreign-denominated debt threaten the viability of new power projects. At the African Investment Forum (AIF) in
Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa’s premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent.
Nigeria Tightens Grip as U.S.’ Largest African Crude Supplier
By Solomon Ekanem Nigeria has strengthened its position as the leading African supplier of crude oil to the United States, exporting $2.57 billion worth of crude between January and August
‘Almost Two Thirds of Africa’s New Renewables Capacity will be used to Power Green Hydrogen Export Projects’: Analyst
Almost two-thirds of the large-scale wind and solar projects planned across Africa are intended to power electrolysers for green hydrogen destined for European markets, according to analysis by Global Energy
Inside G20 Declaration: Landmark Commitments on Africa’s Energy, Debt, and Climate Agenda
Johannesburg – Global leaders meeting in South Africa for the first-ever G20 Summit held on African soil adopted their final declaration on the opening day of deliberations, breaking with tradition
Why a Small, Temporary Rise in African Carbon Emissions is Justified to Reach the Continent’s Urgent Electrification Needs
Louis Strydom Africa holds 17% of the world’s people yet produces roughly 4% of global CO₂. On a per-capita basis it emits about one ton a year, the lowest of
BMG Synergy VSDs and Agrico Web Control Platform
BMG and Agrico have collaborated to enhance compatibility between BMG Synergy PI500 variable speed drives (VSDs) and Agrico’s Web Control platform, giving farmers and industrial users across Africa new options
AFDB’s SEFA to Host Key COP30 Event on Energy Day: “Mobilising Commercial Capital for Renewable Energy and Energy Access in Africa”
What:Mobilising Commercial Capital for Renewable Energy and Energy Access in Africa Who: African Development Bank Group and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) When: November 14, 2025, 11:30 –