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Solar energy gains momentum in the Sahel

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SAHEL

There are large regional variations in access to electricity, ranging from less than 10% electrification in Chad to a high of 70% in Senegal. Most countries are heavily reliant on…

Controversy may mire Tanzania’s Stiegler’s Gorge Dam

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TANZANIA

Tanzania's controversial hydroelectric project at Stiegler's Gorge.

Glacier melt poses multiple threats around the world

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INTERNATIONAL

Melting glaciers.

Morocco's renewables targets are falling behind

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MOROCCO

While the development of wind power in Morocco is progressing, solar deployment and new hydro projects are lagging behind target. The start-up of a new coal plant has increased…

Infrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow

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SAHEL

With populations growing by 3-4% annually, physical infrastructure requires significant expansion. Mobile telephony has been a major success, but there is much to be done to…

Mozambique’s mega-dam plans may face obstacles

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MOZAMBIQUE

The 1,500-megawatt project could have a major impact on energy supply within Mozambique and the wider region. However, the government may face multiple challenges in getting the…

Prospects for Central Asia in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Central Asia in 2019.

Bolivia economy to perform strongly in 2017

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BOLIVIA

Bolivia's economic outlook.

Environmental policy is shaping the EU’s energy market

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EU

The EU's single market for energy.

Latin America's LNG drive could quickly lose momentum

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LATIN AMERICA

Energy diversification efforts.