In June this year, the World Bank approved USD 160 million for a regional project aimed at expanding access to reliable, affordable and clean electricity in

Oppressive tactics seek to suppress information and suppress dissent, while communities face poisoned air and water.

Oppressive tactics seek to suppress information and suppress dissent, while communities face poisoned air and water.

Synthetic Rwanda: Measuring the Emissions Cost

The Energy Transition and the Mineral Race

While improved cookstoves are beginning to change cooking practices in Uganda, millions still rely on preparing meals over smoky open fires.

On the Mutare-Masvingo highway, about 40 kilometres outside Zimbabwe’s eastern border city of Mutare, a woman and a child carrying bundles of firewood dash

The devastating El Niño-induced drought that crippled hydropower generation across Zimbabwe and Zambia has exposed the vulnerability of Southern Africa's

Namibia's vast deserts, abundant sunshine and powerful Atlantic winds have positioned the country as one of Africa's most promising destinations for green

As renewable energy deployment accelerates, its inherent intermittency is increasing the need for technologies that can bridge energy generation, consumption,

In 2000, only about 7 percent of Tanzanians had access to electricity. Today, that figure has grown to nearly 80 percent, representing one of the fastest

Lesotho has made remarkable strides in expanding access to electricity over the past decade, but experts caution that the mountainous kingdom still faces

This Q&A features Julie McNamara of the Union of Concerned Scientists, as she gives a candid assessment of how political decisions in the United States

Tunisia has entered a new phase in its energy transition after recently approving five major solar projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW and investments

As Zimbabwe searches for solutions to its chronic electricity shortages, nuclear power is increasingly featuring in policy discussions as a potential

Many settled in Zimbabwe’s fertile Eastern Highlands after drought left their home areas unable to support farming.

In the suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, vendors move from street to street calling out for used batteries to buy.

The Green Climate Fund is a multilateral climate fund dedicated to supporting developing countries. In this Q&A, Chief Investment Officer Amer Baig

Q: What is the role of philanthropic capital in developing clean energy projects in underserved communities?

Windmills used to be a common feature on Zimbabwe's remote farms. Their creaking blades pumped life into farming communities, drawing water for households,

On a crowded morning on the outskirts of Cairo, the monorail glides quietly above the city, passing over roads packed with cars and minibuses. Up here there

In Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, a quiet revolution is taking shape as electric vehicles are slowly taking over the busy city roads.

In February of 2026, over fifty people gathered in the town of Gelang Patah, Malaysia, to protest the construction of a hyperscale data center facility being

In Matola, Mozambique, workers assemble electric motorbikes and tuk-tuks at a facility operated by Epsilon Energia Solar as part of its new venture.

The race to electrify the economy is triggering a mining boom. Building electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines will require

In clinics and health centres across rural Zimbabwe, candlelight often provided the only illumination, as many facilities lacked reliable electricity. A

“Filling up a Toyota Corolla in Jamaica right now costs JMD $9,429 (USD $60). Charging a BYD Atto 3 electric vehicle (EV) at home is just JMD $2,757 (USD

Nigeria’s energy transition is presented as a flashy billion dollar investment project, with new age technology. But who actually captures the benefits? And

India faces an energy trilemma: balancing energy security, maintaining affordable access to power, and meeting its 2030 clean energy transition targets. To

Fossil fuels dominate the energy mix in Southeast Asia and the fuel crisis has highlighted the vulnerabilities of imported energy. Strategic petroleum

New economic opportunities are emerging thanks to the shift in energy generation. Small businesses, welding shops, refrigeration services, agro-processing

​​On Bangladesh’s coastal island of Monpura, solar energy has already begun to transform daily life.

Water’s intersection with environmental systems is equally profound. Aquatic ecosystems play a critical role in carbon cycling and biodiversity regulation,

Discover climate and energy companies, investors, and grants across the energy transition.

South Sudan is facing a deepening energy crisis despite the country having vast renewable energy potential. And the country remains one of the least

Green Islamic finance is an emerging form of ethical investment that aligns Islamic principles with the financing of environmentally sustainable projects. As

The ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel in Iran have triggered serious ripple effects across global energy markets, with Zimbabwe, a landlocked

Characterized by a complex network of tidal rivers, low-lying islands, and dense mangrove forests, the Sundarbans unique geography presents major challenges

When conversations turn to electric vehicles (EVs) in Africa, the narrative often swings between optimism and skepticism.

Octavia Carbon, a Kenya-based DAC company, has found that by utilizing largely untapped geothermal waste heat, they are able to supply the majority of their

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands stretch across the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian mainland and the Strait of Malacca. Of the 836 islands and rocky outcrops

Zimbabwe holds Africa’s largest lithium reserves, and before the ban, most of its lithium was exported to China. The government hopes the policy will enable

Zimbabwe holds Africa’s largest lithium reserves, and before the ban, most of its lithium was exported to China. The government hopes the policy will enable