Middle East and Africa
Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why
The Conversation: Mini grids alone cant fix Nigeria's electricity sector. A sustainable solution must prioritize equitable access for the poorest in expanding power...
In fuel-guzzling Saudi Arabia, electric cars pique interest
Saudi EVs business could take off as the Gulf kingdom hopes to diversify away from oil – with Chinese giant BYD expected to...
South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law
The bill will set caps for large greenhouse gas emitters, allowing the country to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement.
Amplats says on track to demerge in 2025, plans secondary London listing
Amplats expects its demerger from parent company Anglo American to be completed next year and is planning a secondary listing in London
Climate change threatens age-old Mauritania date harvest
As sand swallows palm trees, Mauritania's oases struggle to sustain ancient date harvest tradition.
UAE considers a second nuclear power plant
The UAE is considering building a second nuclear power plant to meet growing demand for electricity in the oil-rich Gulf state
Ghana is planning its first nuclear energy plant: what’s behind the decision
The Conversation: If Ghana wants to become an industrial giant, it needs sustainable, reliable and affordable baseload electricity. That can be found in...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges green energy to avoid carbon border tax
He said the economy would suffer unless the country reduces its dependency on coal.
TotalEnergies Uganda oil project ‘devastating’: conservationist
The $10-billion project involves drilling more than 400 oil wells in western Uganda, many of them in Murchison Falls Nature Park.
