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Elektros Inc. has announced the discovery of substantial lithium resources in Africa, a critical component for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage. This discovery positions Africa as a key player in the global energy transition.

Renewable energy developer Konexa has confirmed support from the Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF) for its $80 million solar power project in Nigeria. The project includes a 50 MW solar power plant and supporting infrastructure to advance clean energy in the region.

Canadian cleantech company Solar Panda has expanded its operations to Senegal, bringing clean and affordable energy solutions to West Africa. The company’s move is part of its broader strategy to increase energy access across the continent.

Pan-African group AXIAN has initiated the construction of the NEA Kolda solar power plant in southern Senegal. The 60 MW facility, combined with a 72 MWh battery storage system, aims to supply electricity to over 235,000 people and enhance grid stability.

UN Special Rapporteur Michel Forst has called on Total Energies to promptly address new human rights abuse allegations linked to its East African projects. The UN emphasizes the company’s obligations to protect environmental activists and ensure transparency.

Germany’s Union Investment has removed TotalEnergies from its sustainability funds following allegations of human rights abuses at the Kingfisher oil site in Uganda. The asset manager is calling for an independent audit of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the entire 11-member board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), including CEO Mele Kyari. The new board, led by industry veteran Bashir Ojulari, is tasked with addressing mismanagement and revitalizing Nigeria’s oil sector.

South Africa has proposed purchasing 75-100 million cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually from the United States over a ten-year period. This initiative aims to support South Africa’s shift from coal to natural gas and is part of a broader trade agreement that includes duty-free quotas for various exports

Major oil companies, including Chevron and ConocoPhillips, are embroiled in a conflict with six Central African countries over environmental remediation funds. The dispute, involving $10 billion in demanded deposits, has led to U.S. diplomatic intervention to protect significant oil and gas projects in the region.