Ethiopia
Xi and Putin to join BRICS emergency talks on US trade measures
Brazil's President Lula rallies leaders from emerging economies for a virtual meeting to find a coordinated response to aggressive US trade measures.
Ethiopia set to inaugurate $4bn mega-dam as Egypt, Sudan renew strong objections
Ethiopia is preparing for a true "watershed moment", with plans to officially inaugurate its $4bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, just ahead of the start of the Ethiopian New Year and the end of the rainy season.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Nigerian billionaire Dangote to build $2.5bn fertiliser complex in Ethiopia with 60/40 state partnership
Dangote Group says it will invest $2.5bn to construct a fertiliser complex in Gode, Somali Regional State, through a 60/40 joint venture with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH).
Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report
Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.