A step closer to bridging electricity markets in Africa

A Strategy and Action plan for African electricity markets at the continental level are being elaborated through a joint AU-EU initiative. Aiming for “the Development of a Harmonized Regulatory Framework for Electrical Energy in Africa”, a Stakeholder Dialogue workshop was held in Praia, Cape Verde, from June 1 to 3,…

Africa EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) 2nd Stakeholder Forum Calls for action to deliver post-COP21

The Second Stakeholder Forum of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) presented a call for action from participants to ensure the delivery of sustainable energy for Africa post-COP21. The event, which was organised by, the Italian Government, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the European Union Commission (EC), with support of…

PIDA a strategic continental initiative for Africa’s Integration

The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is a strategic continental initiative which has the buy-in of all African countries, for mobilizing resources to transform Africa through modern infrastructure which will unlock the continent’s huge growth potential and put Africa on the path to accelerated economic and social development.…

2nd Africa Smart Grid Forum and 5th African Electro-technical and Standardisation Commission (AFSEC) General Assembly 5-10 March 2016, Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

African energy stakeholders met at a 5-days for the “2nd Africa Smart Grid Forum and 5th African Electro-technical and Standardisation Commission (AFSEC) General Assembly” to develop cooperation at the continental level, towards the development of Smart Grids on the continent and to support AFSEC to achieve its mandate in key…

AUC signs grant contract with Akiira Geothermal Limited for Akiira geothermal prospect

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its’ Department of Infrastructure and Energy, and Akiira Geothermal Limited signed a Grant Contract for financial support - totaling USD 1,373,877, to conduct Drilling programme  activities and infrastructure upgrades at the Akiira  geothermal prospect located in Kenya. The Grant Contract was signed by the…

Dialogue of African energy stakeholders towards “the Development of a Harmonised Regulatory Framework for Energy in Africa”

African energy stakeholdersmet at a 2-dayworkshop in the margins of the Joint Africa-EU Strategy meeting of the “Reference Group on Infrastructure”, to develop cooperation at the continental level, towards the development of a harmonized regulatory framework for energy. The Stakeholders’ dialogue workshop was co-organized by the African Union Commission (AUC)…

Commissioner Elham Ibrahim briefs the press on activities of the Department of Infrastructure and Energy and its contribution to Human Rights

The Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, H.E Mrs. Elham Mahmood Ibrahim during her press conference at the margin of the 26th AU Summit which brought together renowned media representatives from all over the continent at the African Union Commission discussed the Theme: “Infrastructure and its contribution to Human Rights”. The…

COP21: Launch of the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative

The Africa Renewable Energy Initiative was launched at a Session during the High-Level Meeting on “Lima-Paris Action Agenda: Focus on Energy” on 07 December, 2015 at the COP21. The Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) aims to add an additional 10 GW and 300 GW of renewable energy capacity to the…

ERRATUM: The Africa Pavilion at COP21 officially opens on a high note

“Africa’s message for this Summit is clear”

Africa today sent an unequivocal message of solidarity and unity of purpose at the official opening of the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris. Speaking at the high level opening, President Yayi Boni of Benin, was resolute that the Africa is not at the negotiating table with…

The Africa Pavilion at COP21 official opens on a high note

“Africa’s message for this Summit is clear”

Africa today sent an unequivocal message of solidarity and unity of purpose at the official opening of the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris. Speaking at the high level opening, President Yayi Boni of Benin, was resolute that the Africa is not at the negotiating table with…