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How Africa’s smallest nation is cleaning up its waste and energy sectors

Like many small island states, Seychelles faces difficulties in waste management due to its limited land area and vulnerability to environmental impacts

In the azure waters of the Indian Ocean lies Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands. While being the smallest country in Africa in terms of land area, Seychelles serves as a strong voice for small island states through its environmental stewardship and sustainable development initiatives.   Seychelles is facing numerous challenges…

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South Africa’s G20 Presidency for 2025: A Catalyst for Energy Investment in Africa

South Africa can leverage its G20 presidency to advocate for increased energy financing and facilitate greater coordination and investment in key African markets, presenting a unique opportunity to shape global economic and energy policies

In 2025, South Africa will hold the rotating presidency of the G20. Given its position as Africa’s most industrialized nation and an energy hub, South Africa’s leadership could play a pivotal role in attracting investment to the continent’s energy sector. By leveraging its G20 platform, South Africa can push for…

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    • Financing Africa's Energy Future: The Role of International Investors and Development Finance Institutions
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Financing Africa's Energy Future: The Role of International Investors and Development Finance Institutions

African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 aims to mobilize investment for African energy projects by promoting transparency, regulatory clarity and direct engagement with key decision-makers

While the African continent boasts significant oil, gas and renewable energy resources, unlocking these opportunities requires substantial investment in infrastructure and long-term financing solutions. Development finance institutions (DFIs) and international investors are crucial in de-risking projects, mobilizing capital and turning ambitious energy initiatives into economic drivers that fuel industrialization and…

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Ramaphosa’s Electricity Reform Marks Turning Point for South Africa’s Energy Future

The success of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and broader market reforms will be discussed at this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference

South Africa’s energy sector is entering a new phase of reform, with President Cyril Ramaphosa positioning the recently enacted Electricity Regulation Amendment Act as a transformative step toward ending load shedding and ensuring long-term energy security. In his 2025 State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa underscored the Act’s role in…

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Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative

The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.unglobalcompact.org) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call for the development of an inclusive financing model to address Africa’s unique challenges, focusing…

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    • President Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, global Clean Cooking ambassador at the Africa Energy Summit. January 2025
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Mission 300: African leaders pledge to advance clean cooking solutions for Africa at milestone Energy Summit

Tanzania leading continental efforts to promote clean cooking with President Suluhu Hassan as ambassador

African countries have taken bold commitments to implement clean cooking energy solutions to offset the devastating effects of open fire cooking which kills roughly 600,000 women and children annually across the continent. In energy compacts (apo-opa.co/40Fdx4z) signed during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Tanzania 27-28 January, 12 African…

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The Sahel Can Revolutionize Renewable Energy Access and Affordability Up to the Last Mile (By Reshmi Theckethil)

Cognizant of the region's potential, UNDP is implementing the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS), aiming to provide clean, affordable energy to over 150 million people by 2025

By Reshmi Theckethil, Lead Portfolio, Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, Energy, and Resilience | Sahel Resilience Project Manager, UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (www.UNDP.org).  Imagine a Sahel region where every household, school, and hospital has access to clean, affordable energy—where renewable power not only serves homes but…

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    • Mission 300: Significant new donor pledges in support of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa announced on margins of the Africa Energy Summit
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Mission 300: Significant new donor pledges in support of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa announced on margins of the Africa Energy Summit

France’s contribution will bolster the Africa Green Infrastructure Alliance (AGIA), a platform of the African Development Bank, Africa 50 and other partners that will develop transformative sustainable infrastructure projects for investment

Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain and France have unveiled new or additional contributions to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, demonstrating strong support for the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)-managed fund as it expands energy access across Africa, including through the Mission 300 partnership. Another new donor – Japan –joined in…

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African Union at the World Economic Forum

The week-long event provided the African Union with a valuable opportunity to advocate for Africa’s leadership in global efforts surrounding sustainable energy, industrialization, and economic growth

From January 20 to 24, 2025, global leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” The event focused on tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including energy transition, energy security in the age of artificial…

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African Energy Week 2025 to Position Africa as Global Energy Champion

Building on the success of the 2024 edition, African Energy Week 2025 aims to shape Africa’s energy future on the global stage, emphasizing strategic investments and transformative deals

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 – under the theme Invest in African Energy: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion – is set to return to Cape Town as the continent’s premier energy platform. This year’s event aims to drive forward the momentum established in 2024, offering a dynamic space…