Why Mali’s Energy Crisis Is Deepening as a $94 Million Debt Looms Over SOGEM
Written By: Faith Jemosop Mali’s power grid is on the verge of collapse as a staggering debt of over $94 million (more than 54 billion CFA francs) owed to SOGEM, the regional agency managing the Manantali Dam, threatens to disrupt electricity supply. In a letter dated April 25, SOGEM’s director general warned that the situation…
Why Does Kenya Rely on Ethiopia for Power Despite Its Own Energy Capacity?
By Jemosop Faith Kenya is a renewable energy powerhouse, with 90% of its electricity from geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar. Yet, it leans heavily on Ethiopia for power, importing 11% of its daily electricity from its northern neighbor. Why does a nation with abundant resources depend on another’s grid? And what does this mean…
Why Does Nigeria Have the World’s Largest Electricity Crisis?
By Jemosop Faith Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and second largest economy, is a paradox. It sits on vast oil and gas reserves, yet its people live in darkness. In 2025, 80 million Nigerians, over 40% of the population lack access to grid electricity, the largest energy access deficit globally. Frequent grid blackouts plague those…
Mozambique’s Oil Deal Set to Transform Africa’s Energy Future
Written by Faith Jemosop a writter at Africa didest news, specializing in energy news, renewable energy , future of energy and climate change. Mozambique has taken a bold leap forward in the African energy sector with a groundbreaking oil agreement that could reshape the region’s fuel economy and energy independence. The nation’s state-owned oil company,…
Zambia regulator approves $270m Congo transmission link
Written By: Faith Jemosop Zambia’s approval of the Kalumbila-Kolwezi (KKIP) transmission line is a major milestone in regional energy cooperation and infrastructure development. The $270 million project, set to connect Zambia’s copper rich North Western province to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represents a significant step toward addressing energy challenges and fostering economic growth…
How U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Solar Products Are Reshaping South Africa’s Renewable Energy Market
Written By: Faith Jemosop The United States’ recent escalation of tariffs on Chinese solar products is poised to reverberate across global renewable energy markets, with South Africa emerging as a significant player in this shifting landscape. As the U.S. imposes stricter trade barriers, Chinese solar manufacturers are redirecting their focus toward emerging markets, potentially altering…
Tinubu to Meet GenCos Over 4 Trillion Naira Power Sector Debt
Written By: Faith Jemosop President Bola Tinubu is set to engage with Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) in a high stakes meeting aimed at resolving the crippling ₦4 trillion debt burden threatening the stability of the nation’s electricity sector. The summit, expected to take place in Abuja, comes amid escalating concerns over liquidity shortfalls, frequent…
South Africa Faces Infrastructure Challenges in Meeting Growing Gas Demand
Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa is experiencing a growing demand for natural gas in its industrial and commercial sectors, a trend driven by the need for reliable electricity generation, industrial use, and the transition to cleaner energy sources. Despite a robust financial climate for upstream oil and gas projects, the country has yet to…
Ghana Positions Itself as Africa’s Energy Supply Hub
Written By: Faith Jemosop Ghana is strategically aligning itself to become a continental hub for energy products, leveraging its emerging petroleum infrastructure and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to spearhead industrialization and trade across the continent. According to the country’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Project is poised to…
Why You’re Getting Fewer Electricity Units from KPLC for the Same Amount
Written By: Faith Jemosop If you’ve noticed that your electricity tokens from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) are yielding fewer units for the same amount of money, you’re not alone. Many Kenyans have experienced this phenomenon, leading to questions about the underlying causes. Several factors contribute to the decrease in electricity units received for…
