Africa Clean Energy Newswire

Trump’s Return to Power: How His Policies Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Industry

With Donald Trump back as president, change is already affecting global industries with ripples; Africa’s fast-growing technology sector feels the backlash quite hard. From reorganization of foreign aid to adjusting trade policies and implementing tough …

India looks for essential minerals in Africa, Australia

(MENAFN) India is actively exploring mining opportunities for essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, and copper in countries such as Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Australia, according to V.L. Kantha Rao, India's Mines Secretary. Rao …

Petroleum Ministry, regulators drive adoption of LPG, CNG at Africa Clean Energy Expo

The Nigeria petroleum ministry, regional stakeholders, and regulators are set to drive adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as viable alternatives to clean energy at West Africa’s largest clean energy event: tagged CNG …

Groups partner to boost clean energy access in Africa

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD Group), has announced a joint commitment to support local financial institutions in Africa, with the goal of accelerating clean energy access across the …

Nigeria to spearhead clean energy drive at CNG Africa, LPG Expo 2025

By Chinenye Anuforo  The petroleum ministry, alongside key regional stakeholders and regulators, is set to champion the adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as pivotal clean energy alternatives at the upcoming CNG …

Petroleum ministry to lead discussions at clean energy transition conference in Lagos

Ekperikpe Ekpo, minister of state (gas) in the ministry of petroleum resources, will be the guest of honour at the CNG and LPG expo in Lagos from March 3-4. At the event, the ministry of petroleum, in collaboration with regional stakeholders and regulators …

India emerges as a global leader in clean energy transition

When India hosted the much-anticipated India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 this February, the global energy community turned its attention to the country’s remarkable strides in clean energy transition. During India Energy Week 2025, India formalised several …

GEAPP, AFD Group join forces to help local financial institutions elevate clean energy access in Africa

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD Group) announced their commitment to work together to mobilize up to $5 million of technical assistance to elevate the role of local financial institutions …

GEAPP & AFD Group collaborate for clean energy access in Africa

A new initiative meant to position Africa’s public and private development banks as strategic enablers of clean energy access has been launched.  The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD Group) …

From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum

South Africa’s G20 presidency, bridging North-South gaps

With the South Africa G20 presidency’s theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability, we are at a critical juncture as we face interconnected global challenges. Our recent G20 foreign ministers meeting took place at the National Agriculture Sports …

Nigeria’s Petroleum Ministry, Regulators Drive LPG, CNG Adoption At CNG Africa Confab

Nigeria’s petroleum ministry as well as other regional stakeholders and regulators are set to drive adoption of LPG and CNG as viable alternatives to clean energy at West Africa’s largest clean energy event, CNG Africa & LPG Expo Nigeria 2025. Taking …

China-Africa ties key to shaping continent's future

This photo taken on Feb 13, 2025 shows the buildings of the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. [Photo/Xinhua] The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has presented Africa with a golden opportunity to achieve the goals …

Hinen Joins Hands With SED Group At Solar & Storage Live Africa: Igniting The Energy Future With Innovation

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Africa's largest and most influential renewable energy exhibition, Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 will take place from March 25–27, 2025 , in Johannesburg, bringing …

EIB backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 Million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 February 2025: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate …

India-EU affirm EU-India Strategic Partnership has delivered strong benefits for their peoples and for the larger global ...

Prime Minister  Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen affirmed that the EU-India Strategic Partnership has delivered strong benefits for their peoples and for the larger global good. They committed to raise this …

EIB backs AFC US750m climate fund

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and …

JA Solar Unveils 507 kW Rooftop Solar PV Plant at Ghana’s NITA Park

JA Solar is advancing clean energy with a 507 kW rooftop-canopy solar PV power plant at Ghana’s National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Park in Accra. March 01, 2025. By News Bureau JA Solar is advancing clean energy with a 507 kW rooftop-canopy …

Minister calls for strategic policies, regional collaboration on clean energy

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised the need for strategic policies, regional collaboration, gas monetization and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to drive investments in clean energy and enhance the gas …