Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Africa
Energy and Sustainability
Economy
Energy and Sustainability
Economy
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Business
Africa
Energy and Sustainability
The Ugandan government has signed a €22.6 million agreement to improve water, sanitation, and urban infrastructure for refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda. The five-year project, supported by the German Government, KfW Development Bank, and the European Union, will benefit Arua City and the surrounding districts.
South Sudan has announced plans to import electricity from Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to address its severe power shortages. The deal, which is expected to significantly improve energy access in one of the world’s least electrified countries, highlights the growing regional energy cooperation between East African nations. The agreement comes as Ethiopia’s GERD aims to become a key source of power for neighboring countries, including South Sudan.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a major infrastructure project designed to transport crude oil from Uganda’s oil fields to the Tanzanian coast for export, is approaching its final stages of construction. Despite its significance for regional economic development, the project has sparked widespread controversy due to environmental concerns, potential displacement of communities, and debates over its long-term sustainability. Proponents argue that EACOP will boost local economies, create jobs, and generate revenue for both Uganda and Tanzania. However, critics warn of risks including deforestation, threats to biodiversity, and social upheaval. As the pipeline nears completion, stakeholders from governments, environmental groups, and local communities remain engaged in discussions over how to balance development with environmental protection and social responsibility.
Cameroon’s Memve'ele Hydroelectric Power Station, now fully operational, generates over one billion kilowatt-hours annually, easing electricity shortages and powering national development. The project also created thousands of jobs and fostered local engineering talent through international collaboration.
African leaders and climate activists are calling for a transformative shift in global climate financing, urging the world to view Africa not as a climate victim but as a vital partner for investment.
SADC will host its 11th Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue in Lesotho, focusing on water security, innovation, and regional development. The event aims to unite sectors and countries around sustainable water management and economic transformation.
