West Africa Articles
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Project supports the Senegalese government’s target to enhance universal access to electricity by increasing its generation capacity.Article -
Given the criticism dam construction has attracted in recent years, it might seem surprising that a hydropower boom is currently taking place in...Article -
Private sector investment in Africa’s power sector is growing rapidly, as James Gavin reports.Article -
Appointment of Cornelius Matthes as CEO of Dii Desert Energy (formerly Desertec Industrial Initiative) per January 1st, 2021Article -
Rashid Ali Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), sees the electricity sector as the key driver for economic...Article -
Joseph Cudjoe, Deputy Minister of Energy responsible for Finance and Infrastructure, tells us how he sees Ghana’s power sector developing in the...Article -
Things are moving in the right direction for renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa, says Gunilla Nilsson.Article -
Africa’s policymakers are becoming increasingly engaged in the implementation of measures to tackle global warming. Ian Lewis reports.Article -
If renewable energy is to drive future growth, Africa will need to do more to attract finance and investment. James Gavin reports on progress.Article -
Part of the Energy&HER series are aef 2020, this discussion examines the relationship between gender-based violence (GBV) and the energy sector.Article -
A panel discussion, part of the Energy&HER series at aef 2020, presenting data-driven evidence on how gender-balanced businesses perform...Article -
Digital Dialogue hosted by IFC, World Bank and MIGA at aef 2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Digital Dialogue Hosted by Solar Power Europe at aef 2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Digital Dialogue hosted by Forum Sponsor Aggreko, at aef 2020 during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of SEforALL and Chairwoman of AEF 2019, answers our questionsArticle -
The Covid-19 epidemic has delayed power projects and thrown future spending plans into doubt across Africa. But those working in the sector say...Article -
Masterclass hosted by 5th Element Group at aef2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
A target of Sustainable Energy for All before 2030 is well underway, and remains a viable ambition even in spite of the challenges of 2020. Around...Article -
The Gambia National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC), with the support of the African Legal Support Facility, has issued a Request for...Article -
Following a 10-month selection process, the Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) has retained a team led by Shearman...Article -
By Linda Munyengeterwa, IFC Regional Director for Infrastructure in the Middle East and AfricaArticle -
By: Samuel Tumma, head of engineering at Aggreko AfricaArticle -
The winners of the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) Solar Awards 2020 were unveiled during first-of-its kind online eventArticle -
The Africa Energy Forum will host a special presentation on 21st October at 10am (South Africa time) by EMROD CEO and Founder Greg Kushnir,...Article -
Solar companies and solar individuals have responded with great interest to the inaugural AFSIA Solar Awards competition, the African solar industry’...Article -
Africa Energy Forum 2020 joins forces with the African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa and Oil & Gas Council’s Africa Assembly to host Digital...Article -
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group...Article -
This opening panel set the stage for aef 2.0 as it looked at how the pandemic will impact on investment into energy in Africa in the short, medium...Article -
Gas on the continent is at a precarious stage because of the abundance of discovered but as yet undeveloped resource, low oil prices, competitive...Article -
Damilola Ogunbiyi from SEforALL kicked off this panel by briefing the audience on the latest SDG7 tracking report which came out in late May,...Article -
Our esteemed panel led by moderator Dimitri Papaefstratiou, Partner, DLA Piper, discussed how the public and private sector can work together to...Article -
Partnership and collaboration were the key themes running through this lively discussion where panellists from three DFIs – EIB, DFC and IFC – plus J...Article -
COVID-19 has left healthcare systems struggling around the world. With the pandemic spreading through Africa, where health services are most fragile...Article -
This important Country Spotlight explored the current state of play in Ghana, the future of energy developments and the Ghanaian response to COVID-19...Article -
In the famous words of Sir Winston Churchill, Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste. While EU leaders are backing a COVID-19 recovery strategy...Article -
Following the postponement of aef to October 2020, organisers hosted the digital content and networking platform ‘aef2.0’ for Africa’s energy...Article -
Renewable energy offers solutions to Nigeria’s chronic energy shortages and big opportunities for investment. Dianna Games reportsArticle -
Over 50% of African energy market participants polled by African Business Magazine say that Covid-19 will have an impact on their investment strategy...Article -
SHEARMAN & STERLING HELP ITS CLIENT ACHIEVE FINANCIAL CLOSE ON ONE OF THE LARGEST GREENFIELD MINING PROJECT FINANCINGS, THE $1.4 BILLION...Article -
General Manager for Africa and the Middle East, Gulnara Abdullina gives us a broader picture of the latest tech developments of the company, what...Article -
Actis is a leading private capital investor in the growth markets of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Lekela delivers sustainable, reliable and...Article -
Clément Faure, Head of Business Development, Mining and Hybrids at Total Eren, on why hybrid solutions are at the core of tomorrow’s sustainable...Article -
Interview with Hans Olav Kvalvaag, SVP of New Ventures, Scatec SolarArticle -
WE WELCOME NEW CEO OF SEforALL DAMILOLA OGUNBIYI AS OUR OFFICIAL aef 2020 CHAIRWOMANArticle -
Rob Schueffner, Hybrid Energy Solutions Manager for Caterpillar Electric Power, provides an update on Caterpillar’s advanced microgrid technologies...Article -
A new record low solar price of 1.35 cents per kWh was created in Abu Dhabi. It gives developers and investors much pressure that translates into...Article -
Green bonds are fast becoming the rage across the continent. Tom Minney reports on recent developments in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa....Article -
Despite myriad challenges, Africa’s uptake of renewable energy is belatedly moving in the right direction. David Thomas examines how the exciting...Article -
How does Sustainability and Climate Finance look today for green energy champions Camco? Geoff Sinclair, Managing Director, discusses how the...Article -
Martin McCann and Felicity Brown point at how the increase of battery storage demand has put the focus on the raw commodity components required...Article -
This year’s Africa Energy Forum (aef) has been rescheduled to take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 20-22 October 2020. Previously due...Article -
A profile of IFC Industry Specialist, Sean WhittakerArticle -
The impact of energy shortage in Africa is the hardest on African women in agricultural areas. C.D. Glin, from the U.S. African Development...Article -
Africa cannot afford to be left behind in the global transition to renewable energy but many challenges lie in its way, says Dianna GamesArticle -
Dario Musso, co-head of infrastructure finance at Rand Merchant Bank explains why electricity generation by the private sector has never been more...Article -
Board Member and EXIM Leadership Discuss How EXIM Serves as a Strong, Reliable Partner for U.S. Companies Exporting to Sub-Saharan Africa during...Article -
Impending enthusiasm and an increase in the variety of funding seem to be two key factors moving the industry forward.Article -
Recent outbursts of opportunities combined with the readiness of potential investors from overseas are definitely bringing on a formidable momentum...Article -
First grid-connected project supported by REPP to begin full construction. The UK government-funded REPP is set to continue support for country’s...Article -
"We’re seeing countries like Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, really making a lot of smart decisions to get electricity to as many people as...Article -
Globeleq, the leading independent power producer in sub-Saharan Africa, and IPS (West Africa), a company owned by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic...Article -
A close look at how Altaaqa Global Energy Services is progressively changing the energy landscape with upgraded power technologies and flexible...Article -
For more than 12 years, a plan has been evolving and progressing in Senegal’s energy sector, building to a situation now where the region’s first...Article -
In July 2019, the Lake Turkana Wind Power project was officially inaugurated in Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta.Article
West Africa Videos & Interviews
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Session focused on Nigeria and the recent developments of its energy sector. This panel took place on Day 3 of the 2019 Africa Energy Forum.Read more -
aef TV speaks with H.E Hon. Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo, Minister of Energy, Burkina Faso. Click the image below to listen.Read more -
aef TV speaks with H.E. Hon. Gesler E Murray, Minister of Energy & Mining, Liberia. Click the image below to listen.Read more
