Understanding Partial Risk Guarantees in Project Finance
Infrastructure and energy projects in emerging and frontier markets often fail to secure financing for…
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Why Côte d’Ivoire’s Solar Procurement Model Is Gaining Momentum
Côte d’Ivoire is steadily building one of West Africa’s most active utility-scale solar markets through…
Understanding Kenya’s 50%/25% Credit Guarantee Model
Kenya’s Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) demonstrates that carefully designed loss‑sharing rules are a risk‑management tool,…
Why Sovereign Guarantees Matter for Investors in Kenya
In Kenya, sovereign guarantees are a practical balance‑sheet tool that converts private or state‑owned enterprise…
Why Tanzanian Businesses Are Investing in Solar and Battery Storage
The latest solar‑plus‑storage investments in Tanzania are not about “green energy” or “sustainability” as slogans.…
Mauritius Advances Market Reforms to Support Renewable Energy Growth
The 4th Edition of Mauritius Clean Energy Week (MCEW) 2026, held on 8 July at…
Market Reform Becomes the Next Frontier for Africa’s Energy Transition
Africa’s renewable transition has moved past the “can it work?” phase. The question now is:…
Why Regional Power Pools Are Becoming Central to Africa’s Energy Market
African power pools are not a fix for national institutional weakness. They are a workaround.…
Egypt’s 1 GW West Minya Solar Project Secures $560 Million EPC Contract
Egypt has signed a $560 million EPC contract for the West Minya Solar Power Project:…
AFC Commits $300 Million to Burkina Faso’s 119 MW Power Project
The Africa Finance Corporation’s financing package for Burkina Faso is a concrete action. AFC has…