Middle East and Africa
Analysis: Shell setback upsets Nigeria’s quest to lure investment
Nigeria's block of Shell's $2.4 billion onshore asset sale signals regulatory hurdles, deterring vital oil investments.
Saudi Arabian economic growth to accelerate in 2025 as oil taps open
Economic growth in Saudi Arabia will accelerate next year thanks to higher oil output after two years of modest performance.
Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions, scientists say
Devastating rains that triggered deadly floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan in recent months were worsened by human-caused climate change.
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...
Qatar LNG sales to key Asian markets confronted by US, UAE rivalry
Qatar struggles to secure new LNG deals with Japan and South Korea as competition rises from U.S. suppliers offering flexible terms.
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...
Ethiopia’s ‘korale’ recyclers turn waste into money
In Ethiopia's capital, scrap collectors turn waste into reusable goods, helping reduce pollution while earning a living.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
With EU funding, Tunisian farmer revives parched village
In Tunisia, a locally-built dam with EU funding helps farmers combat drought, boosting crop production despite water scarcity.
