Middle East and Africa
South Africa energy minister vows change with ‘aggressive’ renewables rollout
South Africa's new energy minister vowed to accelerate the shift to renewable energy from coal, breaking with a predecessor who opposed swift decarbonision...
Kenya’s dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms
Heavy rainfall has had a devastating effect on farms in Kenya
ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has earmarked a 40% stake in its Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to four energy majors
EV boom: Morocco gains from US-China trade dynamics
Chinese manufacturers have announced plans for new factories to make parts for EVs that may qualify for $7,500 credits to car buyers in...
What’s behind the dispute between Benin and Niger?
Tensions rose between the two countries after a coup in Niamey last year.
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It’s straining businesses and public services
Half of Nigeria's population has insufficient access to electricity, and many rural communities are off the grid entirely.
Saudi Aramco close to agreeing 10% stake in Renault, Geely thermal engines JV: sources
Saudi Aramco is set to take a 10% stake in a thermal engine joint venture between Renault and China's Geely called Horse Powertrain.
Nigeria to ban single-use plastics next year
Nigeria on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nation-wide ban set to begin in...
