Temporary power supply solutions provider Aggreko has announced the expansion of its power project in Côte d’Ivoire with the addition of 100MW of generating capacity
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US reaches out to solve African power crisis

Obamas Power Africa venture will begin in six countries, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria and Tanzania, and spread to the rest of the continent. (Image source: aflcio/Flickr)
US President Barack Obama has unveiled a new US initiative to help improve electricity access in Africa
Siemens bags power plant project contract in Algeria

The scope of delivery from Siemens will include a total of six gas turbines, six steam turbines and six generators. (Image source: Siemens PLM Software/Flickr)
Siemens has bagged a contract to supply power plant components for the Ras Djinet and Ain Arnat combined cycle power plants (CCPP) in Algeria
Nigeria to privatise 10 power stations

The 10 power stations have a combined capacity of 4,263MW. (Image source: Jacob Rommerskirchen/sxc.hu)
The Nigerian government has announced that it intends to privatise 10 power stations as part of its effort to guarantee an effective and sustainable power supply in the country and is looking for investors
QPI signs power plant deal with Djibouti

Electricity of Djibouti is a public-owned industrial and commercial establishment. (Image source: Carlos Koblischek/sxc.hu)
Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Electricity of Djibouti to jointly evaluate and develop a 60MW wind power plant in Djibouti