Bboxx chosen for World Bank’s $300M DARES solar electrification initiative Program aims to bring off-grid power to 2.7M households and businesses Nearly 90 million Nigerians still lack reliable electricity access Bboxx has been selected to take part in a new $300 million solar program funded by the World Bank to improve energy access across Nigeria. The company...

Decisions on Venus and Kudu oil and gas fields expected by late 2026 TotalEnergies to submit Venus development plan by July 2025 Namibia aims to fast-track monetization of offshore resources Namibia expects final investment decisions on its major offshore oil and gas fields by the end of 2026, as it pushes to develop newly discovered resources in its waters. On May 13, Maggy...

$615 million approved for airport infrastructure and equipment upgrades Projects include new terminals, control centers, and navigation systems Goal is to raise service quality amid rising passenger traffic Nigeria has approved a $615 million investment to modernize its airports and upgrade security equipment as part of an ongoing national aviation improvement plan. The...

Exxaro, a leading coal producer in South Africa, has traditionally centered its operations around coal. However, in recent years, the company has pursued a diversification strategy targeting minerals critical to the global energy transition.  On May 13, 2025, Exxaro announced the acquisition of Ntsimbintle Mining, a manganese mining company in South Africa, for 11.67 billion rand...

Like gold’s, silver’s prices also surged in recent months. Aya Gold & Silver, a mining company that recently boosted its silver production capacity in Morocco, stands to gain substantially from this rise.  On May 13, Aya Gold & Silver announced a remarkable 192% year-over-year increase in silver output at its Zgounder mine for Q1 2025. Coupled with a 50% rise in the average silver...

  Senegal starts converting Bel Air plant to LNG to cut oil dependence   Finnish firm Wärtsilä is handling the project in two phases through 2025   The move supports national goals for energy security and cost stability Senegal has taken a major step in reshaping its energy system. On Tuesday, May 13, officials confirmed that the country has launched the process to...

Located about 3 km (1.8 miles) off the coast of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, Gorée Island is one of the most emblematic historical sites in West Africa. Despite its small size—only 28 hectares—the island holds immense significance as a former hub of the transatlantic slave trade. In 1978, Gorée was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition of its symbolic and historical...

Mali applies to reopen Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine, closed by Barrick since January Court decision expected May 15; new management could oversee operations Dispute over unpaid taxes between Barrick and government remains unresolved The Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine in Mali, the country’s largest and Africa’s second-biggest, has been inactive since January 2025, following a suspension by...

In March, Prospect Resources released an initial resource estimate for Mumbezhi, indicating a potential of 107.2 million tonnes with a copper grade of 0.5%. This estimate included the Nyungu Central and Kabikupa deposits. On May 14, 2025, Prospect Resources announced the launch of the second phase of its exploration program at the Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia. The Australian company aims to...

• Kenya’s biosafety agency begins campaign to counter public distrust of GMOs • The KES 1.94B plan runs through 2027, with focus on public education and biosafety • A recent court ban and activist pushback show deep concerns over food sovereignty Kenya has launched a national campaign to promote genetically modified (GM) crops and counter widespread public mistrust. The initiative is...