“Salt contains magnesium, and it has a positive charge component to it,” he explained. “Like a battery, you need the plus and the minus. For the positive side, you can use copper or aluminium, and for the negative side, carbon or other materials,” he told Global South World .

When both electrodes are placed in a cup of salt water, a reaction occurs that generates electricity. The process is similar to a conventional battery, where chemicals inside react with components to produce energy.

Dundas says the challenge lies in amplifying and converting the raw current into usable voltage through circuits. His team has been testing different elements to find the most effective combination.

Unlike acid-based batteries, he stresses that salt water is safe. “It does not affect the skin because we swim in the sea every day. Salt water doesn’t burn the skin like acid does, and it’s safe for the environment ,” he said.

Dundas believes salt water could one day provide a quick, reliable and eco-friendly power source for homes, hospitals, and schools.

Uruguay has moved closer to passing a bill legalising euthanasia , scheduling the final vote on August 12 and potentially becoming the third Latin American country to institutionalise the controversial policy. The legislation, debated for eight years, would set strict medical and legal criteria for adults with terminal or incurable illnesses seeking the procedure. Patients would require medical and psychological assessments, plus two independent medical opinions. If passed, Uruguay would join Colombia and Ecuador in permitting euthanasia, a move that has garnered criticism, especially from pro-life advocates and religious figures. 

Inflation falls to one-year low in July

Uruguay’s inflation slowed to 4.5% in July, down from 4.6% in June and the lowest since May 2024. It marked the fourth straight monthly decline, keeping inflation within the Central Bank’s 3.0-6.0% target range. The drop was driven by weaker price growth in housing, utilities, and transport, though food costs accelerated. Annual average inflation slid to 5.1% from 5.2% in June. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.05%, reversing the 0.09% decline recorded in June.

Uruguay, DR Congo ink cultural cooperation pact

Uruguay and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a cultural cooperation agreement on  August 8, focusing on promoting Afro-descendant heritage, including rumba and candombe. The deal was concluded during a visit by Congolese Culture Minister Yolande Elebe, who also met President Yamandú Orsi and held talks on copyright, intellectual property, and joint cultural projects. The partnership marks the DRC’s return to South America after 40 years and forms part of a broader government mission to strengthen South-South cooperation. 

Gov’t unveils five-year strategy vs money laundering, organised crime

President Yamandú Orsi’s government has unveiled a national strategy to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and arms proliferation, cracking down on drug trafficking and organised crime. The 2025-2030 plan follows a risk assessment identifying drug trade, corruption, and football transfer rights as high-risk areas. The move comes after a record 2.2-tonne cocaine seizure this month. The strategy will work alongside the SILCON system, coordinating intelligence and strengthening financial investigations to dismantle criminal networks.

Uruguay to hold first solar power auction since 2013

Uruguay will launch a 200 MW solar power auction in 2025, its first in over a decade, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy and cut reliance on fossil fuels. The initiative forms part of the country’s strategy to increase the share of renewables in its electricity mix and strengthen energy security. Officials say the project will help diversify energy sources and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

“The Grand Inga project is not ours; it’s a DRC project, given to the Spanish and Chinese. We have a right to buy equity in it, which would have to be approved by the DRC. We have not bought that equity, so we can’t really pretend to be managing the Inga project. It is not our project. We have committed ourselves to a quantity of electricity that will be taken up by South Africa, but the driving of the project is out of our jurisdiction,” he is quoted by Daily News .

South Africa signed a treaty with the DRC in 2013 to secure electricity from Inga, with a long-term vision of importing up to 5,000 MW. However, the project has seen repeated delays amid financing and political hurdles.

Crown Prince Adil Nchabaleng, a member of parliament on the ticket of the MK Party, challenged the minister’s optimism, questioning the viability of relying on Grand Inga for domestic power supply. Mantashe, however, maintained that talks with neighbouring countries are ongoing.

Meanwhile, Mantashe also addressed the recent launch of the South African National Petroleum Corporation (SANPC), created through the restructuring of his department. He said the move allows the country to better prioritize petroleum, which still accounts for 80% of global energy consumption, despite the growing focus on renewables.

The Grand Inga project, located on the Congo River, is one of the world ’s largest proposed hydropower schemes.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, met with Egypt’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, in Abuja to discuss how both countries can work together in the energy sector.

Adelabu praised Egypt’s progress in power development and said Nigeria wants to learn from its success.

He explained that Nigeria has been working to fix its power sector and is in talks with Siemens to help improve electricity supply.

He also stressed the need to provide power to rural areas, saying many villages cannot be connected to the national grid because it is too expensive. Instead, the government is focusing on renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, to bring electricity to remote communities.

“Egypt has made remarkable strides in energy transformation, and we are eager to collaborate and learn from your expertise. Our goal is to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable energy access for all Nigerians,” Adelabu said .

He added that Nigeria has secured large investments for this, including $750 million from the World Bank and $190 million from Japan’s International Cooperation Agency. These funds will help set up renewable energy projects to give more Nigerians access to electricity.

Egypt’s Ambassador, Mohammed Fouad, said his country is ready to work with Nigeria, especially in solving electricity metering problems and making energy more accessible. He said both nations share similar goals and can benefit from working together.

Tanzania's economic landscape shows encouraging signs as the current account deficit for the year leading up to August 2024 has narrowed to US$2.57 billion from US$3.85 billion the previous year. This improvement is attributed to robust export growth, particularly in goods and services, which reached US$15.06 billion, driven by a surge in tourism and significant exports of gold, tobacco, and horticultural products. Traditional exports totalled US$1.1 billion, while non-traditional exports soared to US$6.57 billion, with gold exports alone witnessing an 8.2% increase to US$3.19 billion. Additionally, service receipts, primarily from travel and transport, contributed US$6.95 billion, reflecting a marked 21.7% rise in tourist arrivals, IPP Media reports.

First PPP power transmission project

Tanzania is also advancing its energy infrastructure, currently negotiating with two foreign entities for its inaugural Public-Private Partnership (PPP) power transmission projects, valued at an impressive $1.2 billion. Currently, power transmission remains solely under the control of Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO). With aspirations to draw lessons from successful PPP models in Latin America and Asia, the government faces notable challenges such as regulatory barriers and skills shortages in governmental agencies. These PPP initiatives aim to enhance electricity access and reliability while reducing transmission losses and costs for consumers. As reported by Daily News , despite benefiting from an overarching electricity surplus, the government has earmarked $1.9 billion for the enhancement of transmission infrastructure, addressing ongoing issues in power accessibility.

Longest bridge in East Africa opened

In another pivotal development, Tanzania has inaugurated the Magufuli Bridge, now recognised as East Africa's longest bridge, standing at 3.2 kilometres across Lake Victoria in the Mwanza region. Constructed for £240 million ($300 million) by Chinese contractors, this bridge connects the Misungwi and Sengerema districts, entirely financed by the Tanzanian government. Although construction began in December 2019, it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with completion achieved on October 6, 2023. This infrastructure is set to significantly bolster regional connectivity with neighbouring countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda, ranking among Africa's top ten longest bridges. The bridge has been named to honour the late President John Magufuli, who first envisioned the project.

Importance of conservation

The creative sector, particularly film, also plays a role in Tanzania's socio-economic development. Filmmaker Aika Kirei is utilising her animated series "Chiku and Katope" as a medium to educate primary school students about environmental conservation. VOA reports that through this innovative storytelling approach, Kirei aims to instil a sense of environmental stewardship in young viewers, highlighting the vital importance of sustainability and conservation efforts for future generations.

Economic boost

Furthermore, the economic contributions from Barrick Gold's Twiga partnership, encompassing the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines, significantly bolstered the Tanzanian economy, accounting for 51% of the government's revenue from the extractive sector. According to the latest assessments by Mining Review Africa , these mines have excelled in safety initiatives, with Bulyanhulu being the recipient of an Occupational Safety and Health Award. Barrick Gold is actively conducting exploration efforts aimed at replenishing and expanding its mining reserves, whilst concurrently identifying new mining opportunities. The initial phase of the Barrick-Twiga Future Forward Education initiative has seen an investment of $10 million into local school infrastructure, with further investments planned.

Zimbabwe's ongoing energy strategy is in focus as power generation from the Kariba Hydro-Power Station continues unabated until the year's end, primarily because the country has not yet exhausted its allocated water resources. In contrast, Zambia has opted to halt its power generation from the same dam due to a drought-induced lack of water. Energy Minister Edgar Moyo has underscored that Zimbabwe's current generation capacity remains around 215MW, significantly below its potential of over 1,000MW, which may necessitate load shedding. In a proactive measure, the Chronicle reports the Zimbabwean government is advocating that ferrochrome companies generate their own power, thereby conserving valuable water resources for redistribution to other sectors. Optimistically, the government anticipates a rebound in water levels and power generation capacity with projections of above-normal rainfall this season. Additionally, efforts are being made to encourage renewable energy development, exemplified by the duty-free importation of solar energy equipment.

Business ties with Indonesia

In a significant diplomatic advancement, Zimbabwe solidified its relationship with Indonesia by signing three pivotal memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the recent Second Indonesia-Africa Forum. Vice President Kembo Mohadi represented President Mnangagwa and championed the swift initiation of the agreements across the health and fertilisation sectors. Complementarily, a strategic partnership has been established to improve access to affordable medical products through a collaboration between Zimbabwe’s National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) and Indonesia’s Bio Farma, proposing the construction of a pharmaceutical plant in Zimbabwe. Further reinforcing this bilateral cooperation according to The Herald , a technology transfer MoU was inked to revolutionise fertiliser production, epitomised by a high-tech coal fertiliser plant developed by Zimbabwean firm Futurefert in collaboration with Indonesia’s Saputra Global Harvest.

17 agreements signed with China

The deepening bonds between Zimbabwe and China were formalised through the signing of 17 strategic agreements, targeting diverse sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure development, and mining. This occurred during a pivotal meeting between President Mnangagwa and President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where both leaders reiterated their dedication to advancing trade and cooperation. Among the prominent agreements, there are initiatives aimed at aligning China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, specific protocols for agricultural exports, and broad collaborative efforts in the mining sector. This relationship has notably increased Chinese investments in Zimbabwe from approximately $446 million in 2019 to $3.4 billion by 2023, with over $2.2 billion earmarked for significant mining and infrastructure projects, reports the Chronicle .

Investment in the ferrochrome sector

In an effort to bolster investment in the ferrochrome sector, President Mnangagwa recently held discussions with the Xin Gang Lian Group, led by Mr. Zhou Xuddon. The meeting, which took place on September 3, 2024, was centred on exploring investment avenues to rejuvenate Zimbabwe's mining industry, which is integral to the national economy. Ferrochrome is particularly vital due to its application in stainless steel production. Mr. Zhou articulated a keen interest in expanding his operations within Zimbabwe, positioning the nation as a strategic supplier to international markets. As reported by the Chronicle , this initiative aligns with Zimbabwe's broader objectives of enhancing mineral production and fostering job creation, ultimately driving sustainable economic growth.

Stolen vehicles from South Africa

In a concerning development, South African authorities have made substantial recoveries of nearly 100 stolen vehicles, covertly smuggled towards neighbouring countries, including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia, from January to August 2024. A substantial portion of these recoveries, specifically in Vhembe District, amounted to 96 high-powered cars, culminating in 61 arrests. Noteworthy seizures included 78 vehicles in Musina, alongside other recoveries in various locations. The operation also revealed the interception of firearms, The Herald reports, signalling a concerted effort to combat rampant cross-border crime. The escalating trend of vehicle thefts emanating from South Africa underscores a worrying pattern, with some thefts reportedly involving fraudulent insurance claims by vehicle owners, which necessitates enhanced vigilance and law enforcement measures across borders.

Jacob Manyuon Deng, the regional power programme officer at the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU), elaborated on the funding details, stating, “The project will be financed by AfDB and EU in two folds.” He further explained, “South Sudan will receive 100% grant funding, while Uganda will benefit from a 100% highly concessional loan from AfDB,” according to a report by local media Radio Tamazuj .

Deng emphasised the project's significance, highlighting its potential to drive “robust socio-economic development and create job opportunities.” He added, “It will significantly support rural electrification programmes in both Uganda and South Sudan, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.”

South Sudan has heavily relied on diesel generators, making the development of hydropower resources crucial for ensuring a reliable power supply. Deng noted, “Encouraging interconnections with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sudan will help mitigate South Sudan’s current energy challenges.”

With one of the lowest electrification rates globally, only 8% of South Sudan’s population had access to electricity in 2021. Those connected to the power network often face frequent blackouts or forced load shedding, necessitating standby generators to meet electricity needs.

An AfDB appraisal mission is currently underway from 16 to 29 July, which is expected to pave the way for board approval and financing agreements. The mission began in South Sudan and will proceed to Uganda, concluding with NELSAP from 28 to 29 July, as reported by Radio Tamazuj.

Construction of the Uganda-South Sudan Power Interconnection Project is slated to commence in 2025, with expectations for timely completion according to the project's plan.

In early 2024, Sri Lanka welcomed nearly 200,000 Indian tourists, with a focus on showcasing its diverse attractions and strengthening ties with India. The country aims to attract 2.5 million tourists in 2024, with a significant focus on MICE tourism. Tourism revenues exceeded USD 2 billion in 2023 and over USD 1.25 billion in the first four months of 2024. Sri Lanka is also emphasising visa-free entry for Indian travellers and aims to increase the MICE sector's share of total tourist arrivals, as reported by TravelBiz Monitor .

$1 billion investments

Sri Lanka has secured 35 investment agreements this year, according to State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama. The Ministry of Investment Promotion has achieved its goal of attracting investments totalling USD 1 billion, as set by the Ministry of Finance, the Minister announced. Amunugama made these remarks during the inauguration of the second and third phases of the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone. Newswire highlights that following President Ranil Wickremesinghe's directives, the Ministry is now exploring the development of new investment zones in Iranavila, Mankulam, and Kankasanthuari, he added.

Reduction in bilateral engagements

The government has decided to limit its bilateral engagements, including hosting foreign leaders, except for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the coming months due to the presidential elections, according to Daily Mirror. The focus will be entirely on the elections. Visits from leaders of countries such as the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives have been postponed due to time constraints for President Ranil Wickremesinghe. However, Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit Sri Lanka before the elections, although the dates have not been officially confirmed. The Election Commission is expected to issue the election notice on either July 30 or 31, Daily Mirror reports.

Ex-president Sirisena to complete compensation payments

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ordered former President Sirisena to complete compensation payments to the victims of the 2019 Easter terror attacks before August 30. The court previously ruled that Sirisena and others failed to prevent the attacks and ordered them to pay compensation. Sirisena has paid Rs. 58 million ($191,625) out of the ordered Rs. 100 million ($330,388) and requested six years to pay the remaining amount. The deadline was originally set for July 12, 2023, Hindustan Times reports.

Sri Lanka to cut power prices

Sri Lanka has implemented a 22.5% reduction in power prices to ease financial strain on its citizens amid a severe economic crisis. This decision comes after previous price hikes to meet IMF bailout conditions. The reduction aims to aid economic recovery and provide relief to consumers, while also helping the country maintain its inflation target of 5%. According to Gulf Today , this move is part of broader fiscal reforms mandated by the IMF to stabilise the economy.

Sudanese rival factions clashed in Libya, with casualties on both sides. Forces loyal to General Mohamed Bakhit Ajab Al-Dor repelled an attack by the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army led by Minni Minawi (SLM/A-MM), resulting in heavy losses for SLM/A-MM. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF)-aligned Revolutionary Awakening faction seized military vehicles and ammunition and captured several soldiers, according to the Sudan Tribune . Al-Dor's forces are withdrawing from Libya to support the RSF in Sudan. RSF field commander Ali Rizq Allah claimed control of the tri-border area linking Sudan, Libya, and Chad, and reported defeating armed movements' units in various towns.

Power Station to boost national grid

Zawiya Combined Power Station's second unit is set to add 50 megawatts to the Libyan national grid after completing operational tests and maintenance, according to the power station's General Manager, Mohamed Al-Habbouli. The General Electricity Company of Libya is collaborating with Zallaf Libya Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company to look at supplying electricity from the national grid to the South Refinery Project, Libya Observer reports.

Extension of voter registration for municipal elections

Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has extended voter registration for municipal elections to July 7. The decision to change the end date from June 23 comes after a high turnout of citizens and positive registration rates, according to the Libyan Observer . The HNEC also urged state institutions to support the voter registration process.

Aim to increase daily oil production

Libya's Prime Minister aims to increase daily oil production to 2 million barrels by next year, with current production at 1,250,775 barrels per day. The government plans to support the private oil sector and improve the efficiency of workers to achieve this goal. Oil and gas exports are crucial for Libya's economy but have faced challenges due to domestic conflicts and instability, Azad News Agency reported.

Postponed opening of Ras Ajdir Border crossing with Tunisia

Libya has postponed the opening of the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunisia until 24 June due to incomplete procedures. The Ministry announced that the crossing remains open for urgent and diplomatic passages. It had been closed for three months following an attack on security forces, Anadolu Agency reports.

“At the next NCP meeting, a final announcement of the preferred bidders will be made public. The assets will not only increase revenue for the three levels of government, it will also bring better efficiency for the power sector,” Adelabu is quoted by local media BusinessDay .

The five power plants included in the sale are:

The Benin-Ihovbor plant, featuring five power-generating turbines, is priced at $420 million. The Odukpami plant in Calabar, with five turbines, is valued at approximately $260 million. The Geregu plant, with four turbines, is set at $215 million. The Omotosho plant, also with four turbines, will be sold for about $85 million. Lastly, the Olorunsogo National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), with four turbines, is priced at $170 million, according to BusinessDay.

This sale is a key step towards addressing Nigeria's chronic power shortages. The West African nation's power sector faces numerous challenges that have hindered industrialisation and sustainable economic growth.

In 2022, the power grid reportedly collapsed at least four times. In 2023, it was reported that less than 50% of Nigeria's population had access to a regular power supply, forcing many homes and businesses to rely on generators and other alternative sources of electricity.

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station , located in Niigata on Japan’s main island Honshu, spans Kashiwazaki City and Kariwa Village. The site comprises seven power-generating units with a total output of 8.212 million kW.

The reactivation of the seventh unit is part of a broader effort to bring five reactors nationwide back online by 2025. However, this pace remains below government targets, which aim for nuclear energy to constitute about a fifth of the power mix by 2030, according to the analysts.

"The current schedule would require Japan to nearly double its active nuclear capacity between the end of 2025 and 2030," noted O’Neil and Kim. They added, "The shortfall left by delays in the nuclear restart program will largely be met by gas generation."

According to their projections, there would be an 11% monthly average fall in power prices in 2024 compared to the previous year attributed to a combination of low demand and higher supply from nuclear restarts as well as additional wind and solar generation.

This will mark the first time Tepco operates a nuclear reactor under the stringent safety regulations instituted after the catastrophic meltdowns at its Fukushima Dai-Ichi facility in 2011, Bloomberg reports.

Following the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, the power supply and cooling systems of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors were disabled, leading to a nuclear disaster .

The incident, rated level 7 on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, resulted in extensive radioactive releases over several days. While there were no deaths or cases of radiation sickness directly attributed to the accident, over 100,000 people were evacuated as a precautionary measure.­

They indicated that some 630 distribution transformers in communities across its operational zones are above capacity due to increased power consumption and this might result in blown fuses and conductors which will result in the outages.

While they pledged to put in work to deal with the issue quickly, many Ghanaians have expressed disappointment about the situation.

Their concerns follow similar power outages labeled as ‘Dumsor’ happening in parts of the country prior to the ECG’s announcement with suggestions that the country is facing a power crisis.

Barely a week ago, the power in Ghana’s parliament went out during a sitting, leaving some parliamentarians stranded in elevators in the building who eventually had to be rescued.

For many, the subject is being politicised with dire consequences for citizens.

On X, several Ghanaians voiced their unhappiness about the situation, calling for the government to clearly state what they say is the situation on the ground and provide practical measures to tackle it.

This particularly became profound as a guest on one of the country’s local television was captured having experienced power outage during an interview on live television.

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Teraco's CEO, Jan Hnizdo, outlined the company's ambitious goal, stating, "The plan is to get all of our power from renewable energy sources by 2035." South Africa grapples with daily power outages, with homes and businesses experiencing more than 10 hours without electricity. In response to this challenge, companies, including Teraco, are investing in their own generation facilities. “Over the past two years, our uptime has been 100%, but grid availability has been around 15% and at some sites at about 20%. So we needed to supplement that with diesel, and it’s a huge cost. I can tell you it costs millions of rands in a month. It’s a huge cost to us,” he told IT Web .

The solar plant is expected to provide eight hours of daily power supply, acting as a supplement to power from Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Teraco anticipates a reduction in the state-owned power utility's coal dependency from 85% to 60% over the next three years, thanks to the increasing presence of independent power producers, BNN Bloomberg reports.

The negotiations to secure agreements with the South African government and Eskom to connect to the grid spanned approximately three years. Teraco's renewable energy facilities are slated to come online within the next three years, signalling a transformative step towards sustainable and resilient power solutions in South Africa.

These facilities are expected to not only power Teraco's data operations but also address the challenges posed by frequent blackouts in the SADC nation.

Although the company indicated that the cause of the fault has not yet been determined, it indicates that power is being restored in phases in various parts of the country.

“We commenced restoration of power supply in the Southern Region from 3.50 PM (1.50 PM GMT). Restoration of the power supply is being done gradually to safeguard the system. We will keep you updated as the restoration of power supply progresses until the situation normalizes,” parts of a statement from ESCOM on X said.

The company further indicates in another statement that emergency maintenance works will be carried out in parts of Nkhata Bay, the capital of the Nkhata Bay District in Malawi. Areas including Msomba, Sanga, Vizara, Kawalazi, and Chitheka will be cut off the national grid for the period and have been urged to switch off all electrical devices.

Malawi has had power issues in recent times, leading to load-shedding schedules in some areas.

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Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed confidence in the prospects of securing preffered bidders. “We are excited about the prospects and we are confident about our ability to ensure that within a reasonable period of time we are able (to announce) preferred bidders,” she said. Senior Energy Ministry official Zizamele Mbambo on her part noted that South Africa experts to commission the first unit of the 2,500 MW nuclear plant in a decade. “We must issue an open and transparent tender that makes sure there is cost competitiveness," Mbambo was quoted by Reuters .

“The wind farm will be built on 18,000 hectares of land and create job opportunities for thousands of Ethiopians,” a statement released by state-owned utility company Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) read.

In an X post, AMEA Energy announced, " We're thrilled to announce the Horn of Africa's largest onshore wind energy project – Aysha One (I) - 300 MW, in the dynamic landscape of Ethiopia. This marks the first Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in the country, setting a new standard in the region's renewable energy sector. "

" This project, being the largest in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, is a result of our rigorous adherence to the newly announced Public Private Partnership Law . We're on track to sign the Power Purchase Agreement with Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) and the Implementation Agreement with Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance ," the post further read.

Although Ethiopia possesses significant potential for renewable energy, it grapples with power shortages and load shedding. The difficulty arises from the task of catering to a population exceeding 120 million and addressing an anticipated 30% annual surge in electricity demand.

Ethiopia aims to boost its electricity generation capacity to 13.5 gigawatts by 2040, the National News reports.

The Ministry of Finance says the wind farm, called Aysha 1, will be the largest energy project in the Horn of Africa region.