Work starts on Felou dam in Mali This week saw the laying of the foundation stone of the Felou hydroelectric dam in Mali. A ceremony was organized for the occasion, bringing together the executives…

Lack of ICT infrastructure 'holding Nigeria back' ICT shortcomings are keeping the Nigerian economy from fully developing, it has been suggested. Both the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…

More than 14 million Dollars to extend Togo electricity network The Government of Togo is pressing ahead with its investments in energy infrastructures by investing 14.1 million Dollars in upgrading…

East African energy projects 'to be fast-tracked' A meeting of energy ministers from five east African countries concluded with an agreement to prioritise power projects. East African Community…

Botswana 'to get energy boost' The approval of several loans towards a $1.4 billion (£859 million) power station in Botswana is expected to bring the country from being dependent on foreign…

Kenya seeking £3bn for geothermal energy investment Kenya's energy minister Kiraitu Murungi said this week the country needed $4.9 billion (£3 billion) in geothermal investment to fully exploit…

Regional integration aims to improve energy resources in Senegal If the management of energy resources in Senegal is to be improved, co-operation with neighbouring countries is going to be essential…

National domain umbrella 'to democratise Tanzanian internet' The launching of the first umbrella domain registration facility in Tanzania this week will play an important role in bringing…

High-speed bus system in Uganda and Nigeria The Ugandan Government is going to establish a system of high-speed buses in Kampala, the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). Intended for large conurbations, the…

Sixty million Dollars to improve roads in Malawi The African Development Bank (BAD) is going to finance the improvement of the road network in Malawi, to the amount of 60 million Dollars. The…