Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Ethiopia launches Africa's largest hydroelectric dam

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said Ethiopia will use the energy to improve Ethiopians' access to electricity while also exporting surplus power to the region.

Six dead and up to 20 trapped in Sudan gold mine collapse

Efforts are ongoing to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble, according to an official.

DRC grants US mining company seven permits to search for lithium and other minerals

KoBold Metals, the mining company backed by US billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has received seven separate exploration permits to search for lithium and other minerals in DRC, the firm said on Wednesday.

Japan steps up in race for Africa's critical minerals

Africa has significant reserves of lithium, tantalum and uranium deposits which are sought after in the defense industry.

Uganda negotiates debt financing for 85% of planned $3 billion railway project

Uganda is in talks with development finance institutions and credit export agencies to finance 85% of a planned railway project, a senior official said on Wednesday.

High gold prices entice mining companies into more exploration in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean laboratories are struggling to cope with a surge in mineral samples submitted by mines ramping up exploration activity in response to record gold prices, a mine executive said on Wednesday.

Niger nationalises country's only gold mine

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have taken measures in recent years to exert more control over their resources.

‘Message of solidarity’: How Türkiye is helping Syria rebuild its war-ravaged energy sector

With the launch of a new pipeline from Kilis to Aleppo, Türkiye has begun supplying Azerbaijani natural gas to Syria—aiming to power five million homes, revive dormant power plants, and lead regional recovery efforts alo

Guinea revokes bauxite mining deal with UAE aluminium firm

A decree announced late Monday said the concession would be transferred to local state-backed firm Nimba Mining SA.

Nigeria's oil production tops 1.8 million barrels per day in July

Nigeria's oil production surpassed 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, with current average output at 1.78 million bpd, officials said on Monday.

DRC, Rwanda agree to coordinate on 'mining, energy, infrastructure, tourism': US

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have reached an outline economic cooperation accord during their latest talks in Washington, the United States has said.

Türkiye begins first natural gas shipments to Syria

Turkish energy minister says annual exports could reach 2 billion cubic metres, powering 5 million homes.

Türkiye, Gabon deepen ties with mining, energy, military cooperation deals

The agreements were signed in Ankara during a visit by Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Clean cooking: Africa's roadmap to green energy adoption

African countries could achieve universal access to clean cooking in 15 years, potentially preventing millions of deaths and creating nearly half a million jobs, a recent report says.

Türkiye to start supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria

The move marks the first energy transfer to Syria since the war began in 2011, as Ankara, Baku and the new Syrian leadership deepen post-Assad reconstruction ties.

Iran says it won’t abandon uranium enrichment, stresses nuclear programme is peaceful

Iran’s foreign minister confirms severe damage to nuclear facilities but calls enrichment a matter of national pride; Trump says US will strike again 'if necessary'.

New report offers solution tips as one billion Africans lack clean cooking energy

Two billion people across the world cook on open fires or with rudimentary stoves, half of them in Africa, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.

Türkiye, Libya sign deal on mining, energy, infrastructure

Türkiye is a very strong country in terms of economy and energy, says CEO of Emaar Libya Holding Company

Zimbabwe aims to break ground for $270m new lithium plant this year

Zimbabwe's Kuvimba Mining House plans to begin construction of a $270-million lithium concentration plant at its Sandawana mine in the third quarter of 2025.

South Africa's Eskom targets mainly clean energy sources by 2040

South African state-owned power utility Eskom aims to shift to mainly clean energy sources by 2040 from its current predominantly coal-based generation fleet.

Türkiye-Azerbaijan energy cooperation bolsters regional security: President Erdogan

The Turkish president has said the Igdir-Nakhchivan pipeline is the latest example of the long-standing and successful energy cooperation between the two countries.

Turkish President Erdogan discusses security, energy with Somali counterpart Mohamud

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds separate phone calls with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, says Türkiye's Communications Directorate

Türkiye aims to achieve 120 GW renewable energy capacity by 2035

Green Hydrogen Producers Association says Türkiye's rich wind and solar potential can drive $80B investment and help close energy deficit.

Turkish president announces discovery of new natural gas reserve in Black Sea

"With this amount, we will be able to meet residential demand alone for approximately 3.5 years," says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.