Rwanda has taken a significant step towards diversifying its energy portfolio and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels by signing a crucial agreement with the German-Canadian start-up, Dual Fluid Energy, to construct an experimental civil nuclear reactor. According to Dual Fluid Energy’s CEO, Gotz Ruprecht, this cutting-edge reactor, set to undergo testing by 2026, is […]

Morocco is currently dealing with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck on Friday, with initial assessments indicating that the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could face damage equivalent to 8 percent according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The survey has expressed serious concerns about the widespread destruction and extensive economic losses […]

In a significant move towards sustainability, the UAE Carbon Alliance has unveiled plans to invest $450 million in African carbon credits by 2030. This strategic investment follows a non-binding Letter of Intent signed between the UAE Carbon Alliance and the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative’s (ACMI) Advance Market Signal during the COP27 summit in 2022. The […]

In a momentous diplomatic move, the African Union (AU) has secured permanent membership in the Group of Twenty (G20) during the G20 leaders’ summit, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This landmark decision reflects India’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and amplifying the voices of nations from the Global South. Africa’s presence within the G20 […]

MALAWI, AFRICA – In a groundbreaking development, the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has sealed a transformative partnership with the Electricity Generation Company of Malawi (Egenco) to harness Malawi’s vast geothermal potential. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Malawi as it ventures into the untapped world of geothermal energy. GDC, a trailblazer in the geothermal […]

The Africa Climate Summit, a landmark gathering of leaders from across the continent, concluded with a resounding declaration of intent to combat climate change and drive sustainable growth. At least 17 heads of state were individually present, with others sending representatives, as they collectively adopted the historic Nairobi Declaration. The summit, held at the Kenyatta […]

In a bold move, Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is set to participate in the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi, signaling its keen interest in the global stage. Furthermore, the West African nation is contemplating submitting an application to become a member of this exclusive group of influential nations. President Bola Ahmed […]

In response to a significant revenue shortfall, South Africa’s National Treasury has unveiled a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at optimizing government expenditure. According to Reuters, these measures, articulated in a letter directed to national departments, provinces, and public entities, signify a proactive approach to addressing the country’s economic challenges. Among the key initiatives is […]

In an unprecedented move, the forthcoming African Climate Summit is set to transform how the continent addresses its climate challenges. With the aim of redirecting attention from Africa as a helpless victim of floods and famine, the summit, commencing in Nairobi next week, seeks to position the region as an active participant in climate finance […]

French mining company Eramet has swiftly announced its plans to resume manganese mining operations in Gabon, signaling a decisive move to restore normalcy following a temporary suspension in the wake of a recent coup. The abrupt decision to halt activities caused Eramet’s stock value to plunge by nearly 17% during Paris’s daily stock market trading. […]