German Government Collaborates with South Africa on Hydrogen Project
A collaboration between the South African government, led by the presidency, and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and …
The E-Commerce Protocol of the AfCFTA: Possible Considerations
Electronic commerce (‘E-commerce’) refers to commercial transactions occurring by way of electronic means. With the establishment of digital economies resulting …
The Energy, Terrorism and Conflict Nexus: From Central Asia to the Middle East and Africa
Especially, because the role of energy in ongoing conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the world should …
Namibia Secures next Step in Green Hydrogen Project
President Hage Geingob stated in his New Year’s speech that Namibia will receive N$100 million in concession fees from HYPHEN…
AfCFTA’s Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights and its potential effects on Africa’s Economic Growth
Intellectual Property Rights in Africa
The 21st century is mainly characterized by its rapid economic development[1] and a …
Understanding the impact of a ‘Net-Zero by 2050’ on African Economies and Livelihoods: Defining a ‘Just Transition’
In May 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a report called ‘Net-Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global …
The Eu’s Plan to Label Natural Gas and Nuclear Energy as Sustainable — is This Move Good for the African Continent?
The EU stated on January 1, 2022, that it sees a role for gas and nuclear energy “as a method …
Building Strategic Alliances in the Renewable Energy Sector in Africa: Investing in a Future Saudi-Chinese-Japanese Project?
As the renewable energy sector in Africa is booming, it becomes increasingly more important to talk about international cooperation and …
The World’s Largest Wind Farm, Hornsea 2, to Start Producing Power
The Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom’s North Sea, owned by the Danish energy company Ørsted, has …
Repositioning Africa under the AfCFTA
Established in 2018, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), represents perhaps Africa’s biggest opportunity for the next few decades …
Renewable Energy Growth in 2021 and Forecast till 2026
In 2021, nearly 290 GW of new renewable power was installed, a 3% increase over 2020’s already exceptional growth. In …