Middle East and Africa
China eyes mining and energy with $50bn financing for Africa
Xi Jinping pledges $50bn of financing for Africa as China extends help with infrastructure in resource-rich parts of the continent.
Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.
Namibia’s drought cull of more than 700 wildlife under way
Carried out by professional hunters, the culling targets 30 hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 83 elephants, 100 blue wildebeest, 100 elands and 300...
Nigeria’s Lagos turns to waterways for green transport solution
Lagos' waterways expansion plan aims to cut travel times and provide an alternative clean-energy transport solution
African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth
Africa contributes only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but its rapid growth could increase emissions without sustainable development.
Liberia shuts down China Union iron ore Bong Mines for environmental violations: regulator
Liberia's EPA shut down China Union's Bong Mines for environmental violations, including unlicensed operations and pollution.
Ethiopia says mega-dam doubles electricity output
Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam after two more turbines started operations
