On the margins of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, the African Union Commission (AUC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), marking a significant milestone in advancing the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology for socio-economic development in Africa.

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AFREC to Convene First-Ever Continental Energy Efficiency Conference 

Accra, Ghana, 22 September 2025 – The African Energy Commission (AFREC), launched its first oil and gas market study for Eastern African Region, reaffirming its commitment to driving regional energy integration, sustainable development, and intra-African trade at the official opening of the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 in Accra, Ghana.

We are excited to join hashtag#AOW2025 in hashtag#Accra, hashtag#Ghana, starting tomorrow until 18th September 2025.

Our Executive Director, Mr. RASHID ABDALLAH, will deliver the Welcome Remarks at the Africa Energy Leadership Forum – Ministerial and CEO Summit and present the East Africa Regional Oil & Gas Report.

Join us this week at hashtag#AOW2025 as we advance Africa’s path toward sustainable energy, regional integration, and shared prosperity.

Johannesburg, 04 August 2025 –The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has concluded a three-day technical training workshop in South Africa aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to compile and manage comprehensive national energy statistics, a significant step toward strengthening energy data management in Southern Africa.

Algiers, Algeria June 27, 2025: H.E  Lerato D. Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission (AUC), concluded a high level four-days official visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria from June 23–26, 2025.

The African Energy Commission (AFREC), in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), has launched a pivotal initiative aimed at building the human skills and institutional capacity of Africa’s energy sector.

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has concluded a major regional workshop in Entebbe, Uganda, aimed at validating a comprehensive study on expanding domestic oil and gas markets across Eastern Africa. The two-day event, held from 13 – 14 May 2025, brought together stakeholders from nine Eastern African countries to finalise findings and chart a path forward for energy sector development.