Actis Sells African Renewable Business for $1 Billion
In an announcement dated 21 June 2023, Actis has agreed to sell BTE Renewables (BTE) to Engie and Meridiam. The
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India and Australia Shore Up Ties to Mitigate Risks
Indian PM Narendra Modi travelled to Australia at the personal invitation of Australian PM Anthony Albanese on 22-24 May 2023.
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Dangote Commissions Africa’s Largest Oil Refinery in Nigeria
On 22 May 2023, the Chairperson of Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, invited the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, to officially
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Namibia Endorses ECP Investment Guide for Petroleum and Mining Sectors
On 20 May 2023, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) announced that it has received the official endorsement from the Namibian
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AfDB Finances Green and Efficient Energy to Combat Climate Change
On 17 May 2023, Jalel Chabchoub, Chief Investment Officer of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department of the AfDB,
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Japan PM Kishida Sounds Africa In Runup to G7 Summit
From 30 April to 4 May 2023, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida undertook a four-nation tour of Africa which took
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Bongo Bets Big on China
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba was on a four-day official visit to China as from 18 April 2023. During the
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G7 Explores Pathways Towards Decarbonization
From 15 to 16 April 2023, the G7 Minister’s Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment took place in Sapporo, Japan.
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Macron Returns Fully Loaded from China
From 5 to 7 April 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron led a delegation of about 80 people on an official
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VP Harris Pledged $7B for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Africa
On 31 March 2023, US VP Kamala Harris landed in Lusaka, Zambia, which is the last leg of her tri-country
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