Finnfund added $5 million to support hybrid solar systems for 499 MTN telecom sites. The total Finnish investment in CREI now reaches $10 million. Renewable energy use at the sites has risen from 11% to 42%. Finland’s development finance institution Finnfund announced on February 19 an additional $5 million investment in Communication & Renewable Energy...

Kenya is considering a large-scale green hydrogen plant near the port of Mombasa. The project would rely on geothermal, solar and wind power. No capacity, cost or timeline details have yet been disclosed. Kenya is planning the construction of a large-scale green hydrogen production plant primarily aimed at export markets, according to information published on February 17 by...

Anthem has energized the Gamma B Main Transmission Substation to link its Northern Cluster wind projects to the national grid. The facility includes 400 kV and 132 kV infrastructure and a 500 MVA transformer. The connected wind farms total 420 MW and are set for full commissioning in late 2026. Anthem announced on February 19 that it has energized the Gamma B Main Transmission...

Togo creates National Geographic Institute by ministerial decree Reform grants legal, financial autonomy to new body Institute to modernize geographic data for development planning Togo’s government on Thursday established the National Geographic Institute of Togo (INGT) through a decree adopted at a Council of Ministers meeting, transforming the existing Directorate-General of...

More than 3 million Algerian households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home. The rollout is part of a nationwide “All Fiber” plan set to run through 2027. Affordability remains a key factor in achieving full adoption. The Algerian government announced on February 17 that more than three million households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology, marking a...

The government approved a CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) BOAD loan for the Yargo–Bourzanga road segment. The 96-kilometer stretch links the Centre-North and Sahel regions. The project forms part of broader efforts to expand and modernize national road infrastructure. Burkina Faso’s government, meeting in Council of Ministers on February 19 approved a CFA10 billion loan, or...

Morocco is the only African country rated low risk for corporate nonpayment in Allianz Trade’s 2026 report. Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria are rated medium risk, while South Africa is classified as sensitive risk. Ghana and Tunisia fall into the high-risk category. Morocco is the only African country presenting a low risk of corporate nonpayment, according to the third edition of...

Belgium blocks KoBold access to DR Congo colonial geological archive Digitization deal signed July 2025 remains unimplemented Dispute highlights strategic control over critical mineral data Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo and U.S. company KoBold Metals are at odds over access to colonial-era geological records held at the Royal Museum for Central Africa (AfricaMuseum) in...

Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca–Los Angeles flights, restoring Africa–LAX service after seven years of absence. Weak local demand means success depends on transit traffic via Casablanca and careful yield management. Ethiopia’s past exit highlights risks as RAM tests a historically difficult US West Coast market. Announced in December 2025, Royal Air Maroc has confirmed...

Ongwe Minerals has launched a 6,000-meter drilling campaign on its Namibian gold licenses. Twin Hills and Kokoseb could lift national gold output starting in 2027. Gold is poised to play a larger role as diamond revenues weaken. Canadian junior Ongwe Minerals announced on February 18 the launch of a 6,000-meter drilling campaign on its gold projects in Namibia. The move comes amid...