The energy ministries from six East African countries – Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda – are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) to be held on 21 September in Nairobi, Kenya
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World Bank stops funding DR Congo's biggest hydropower project
The World Bank has reportedly suspended funding to help develop a US$14bn hydropower project in DR Congo, after a disagreement with the nation over implementation plans
Nigerian government explores nuclear energy options
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has been exploring options to generate electricity from nuclear materials
Tanzanian minister launches new green agenda to attract investment
Tanzania’s minister of energy and minerals has launched a new sustainable energy agenda to attract sustainable investment into the country
South Africa's Eskom secures US$1.4bn loan from AfDB
State owned power facility, Eskom has received a loan boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to fund its expansion programme, including the Medupi and Kusile new build projects