The Russia-Ukraine conflict has emphasised Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and gas and shown the volatility of the continent’s energy security. This is not the first time there have been disruptions, with tensions in 2014 between Russia and Ukraine threatening supply. Yet despite that warning, it looks like nothing has been done in the last eight years to diversify supply networks….
An early assessment of the continent’s water security finds finds Egypt ranked most secure – but climate change presenting threats across Africa Little of Africa’s wastewater is treated, water for drinking and hand-washing is scarce for hundreds of millions of people, and water-related disasters like flooding are on the rise, particularly in West Africa. But a first effort by…
The summit recognizes serving and past women presidents and prime ministers in Africa African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina told women at a conference in Pretoria on Wednesday that they are part of a revolution that is building across Africa. The head of Africa’s premier development lending institution was speaking at the virtual Women Heads…
SFD has financed 100 water projects worth — collectively — more than USD 2.7 billion Following its participation in the ninth edition of the World Water Forum — the world’s largest event on water — the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (www.SFD.gov.sa) has called on global leaders and organizations to work together to safeguard the future of the water…
Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy for the Republic of Ghana, has confirmed his participation at African Energy Week 2022 where he will showcase investment opportunities within the country’s energy sector The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is honored to announce the attendance and participation of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy for the Republic…
Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy for the Republic of Ghana, has confirmed his participation at African Energy Week 2022 where he will showcase investment opportunities within the country’s energy sector The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is honored to announce the attendance and participation of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy for the Republic…
On Tuesday, Aliko Dangote, the richest person in Africa, opened the continent’s largest fertilizer plant. The Nigeria plant’s opening comes amid disruptions in fertilizer supplies due to sanctions against Russia. On Tuesday, Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote, opened the continent’s largest fertilizer plant in Nigeria. Demand is already knocking at the door. “People are begging us to sell,” Dangote…
he Young Famous and African show that debuted recently on Netflix has been on Netizens’ lips in the days following its premiere. The show is Netflix’s first African reality series which seeks to change Africa’s narrative and project the continent in a new light. The unscripted show stars celebrities such as Tanzanian Bongo musician Diamond Platnumz and his ex-wife…
he Young Famous and African show that debuted recently on Netflix has been on Netizens’ lips in the days following its premiere. The show is Netflix’s first African reality series which seeks to change Africa’s narrative and project the continent in a new light. The unscripted show stars celebrities such as Tanzanian Bongo musician Diamond Platnumz and his ex-wife…
Europe needs to swap its dependence on fossil energy from Russia with renewables from Africa. The European Commission’s REPowerEU plan is to reduce demand for Russian gas by two-thirds in 2022 and make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels by 2030. In 2021 the European Union (EU) imported 155 billion cubic metres of natural gas from Russia, close to 40% of its total…