As of 2025, ten years after the Paris Agreement, Africa’s adherence to its commitments is a complex picture, marked by both increased ambition and significant challenges, particularly concerning climate finance.…
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Fueling the Future: Central Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector in 2025
by talkmanby talkman A Region on the Rise Central Africa’s oil and gas sector is undergoing a profound transformation in 2025. Far from a static industry, it’s a dynamic landscape marked by strategic…
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AgricultureClimateClimate FinanceEnergyNatural ResourcesPower & UtilitiesRenewables
Recreating Virunga Energies’ Model to Align Energy Supply with Market Demand for Sustainable Industrial Growth Across Africa
by talkmanby talkmanThe Virunga Energies model offers a powerful blueprint for overcoming a common challenge in Africa’s energy infrastructure development: the mismatch between energy supply and actual market demand. While electricity is an essential utility, its value depends largely on the presence of sustainable, paying customers. In many parts of Africa, especially outside major industrial hubs, the challenge isn’t just building power plants but also ensuring there is a viable market to consume the generated electricity.
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Policy shifts in agriculture across Africa and the incorporation of productive uses of energy
by talkmanby talkmanAfrica’s agricultural policies are undergoing important changes as countries intensify efforts to modernize farming systems and address food security amidst growing populations and climate shocks. Central to these shifts is a more explicit focus on integrating energy access for productive agricultural use, which enhances everything from irrigation to processing and storage. This article examines recent policy movements, the connection between energy and agriculture, illustrative country cases, and what lies ahead for transforming African agriculture through reliable energy.
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Mission 300, De-Risked: Where Private Developers Can Plug In Next
by talkmanby talkmanMission 300 is opening real space for private developers who can prove delivery, speak the language of lenders, and present ready-to-evaluate packages. Focus on programs with clear payment security, standard contracts, and available risk instruments. Build a standing PQ pack, choose partners that fill your experience gaps, and keep a live map of grants, concessional debt, and guarantees that match your risks.
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Clean Cooking’s Next Frontier: Overcoming Barriers and Catalyzing Market Growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo
by talkmanby talkmanThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a critical transformation in its energy sector. While the country boasts immense hydropower potential and mineral wealth, its households are overwhelmingly dependent…
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Driving Investment: New Regulatory Opportunities in DRC’s Transmission Sector
by talkmanby talkmanThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pivoting toward a new era for private investment in its electricity transmission sector. For investors, independent power producers, and global energy professionals, understanding…
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ESG: More Than Compliance—A Strategic Advantage
by talkmanby talkmanSustainability isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. In Central Africa, ESG data is rapidly becoming a strategic tool for businesses to attract investors, manage risks, and unlock growth. Companies that transparently…
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ClimateEnergyOil & GasRenewables
How the Republic of Congo Is Leveraging Both Fossil Fuels and Renewables to Bolster Energy Security
by talkmanby talkmanNavigating Rising Power Demand and Shifting Regional Market Dynamics In recent years, citizens of the Republic of Congo (RoC) have faced an unprecedented power crisis that has had a terrible…
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