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Africa doubles hydropower capacity added in 2024 with 4.5GW

June 25, 2025
The 2025 World Hydropower Outlook, released today, highlights a year of significant progress for hydropower in Africa – with project milestones, increased private sector activity, and a doubling in annual… Read More »Africa doubles hydropower capacity added in 2024 with 4.5GW

Inauguration of Jiji hydro plant in Burundi

June 25, 2025
The President of the Republic of Burundi today officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, in the presence of a large delegation of national authorities and representatives of the development… Read More »Inauguration of Jiji hydro plant in Burundi

Ruzizi III invites Anzana to become a Strategic Partner in the Ruzizi III Project

June 24, 2025
During the US – Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, Ruzizi IIIHolding Power Company Limited (RHPCL) announced the signing of an Invitation to Partner Agreement for a potential pivotal partnership… Read More »Ruzizi III invites Anzana to become a Strategic Partner in the Ruzizi III Project

Globeleq acquires majority stake in Lunsemfwa in Zambia

June 20, 2025
Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, has signed a share purchase agreement with Norfund, the Norwegian development institution for the proposed acquisition of a 51% equity stake in… Read More »Globeleq acquires majority stake in Lunsemfwa in Zambia

More African hydropower news

Overview of hydropower stations in southern and east Africa.
This database is work-in-progress and definitely not including each and every hydrostation at the moment.
If you have information on hydrostation(s) not yet included, please drop me a message.