DODOMA, TANZANIA, 16 October 2026 – The African Energy Commission (AFREC), in collaboration with the United Republic of Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy, with support from the Royal Kingdom of Denmark, has conducted a five-day technical assessment and stakeholder consultation exercise to strengthen electricity distribution efficiency and develop targeted measures to reduce grid losses.
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) is pleased to share that comments from its Executive Director have been featured in the Africa Energy 2026 Report, published by GB Reports.
The report provides insights into developments, opportunities, and key trends shaping Africa's energy sector.
Readers can access and download the full Africa Energy 2026 Report from the publisher's website.
ALGIERS - The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project, whose Algerian section was launched into construction on Thursday in the Wilaya of Adrar, constitutes a strategic lever to strengthen African energy integration, broaden access to energy and stimulate the economic development of the countries concerned, stressed the executive director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), Rashid Ali Abdallah.
Cotonou, Benin - 13 May 2026: The African Energy Commission (AFREC), in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Mines of the Republic of Benin and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), successfully conducted a three-day regional training to enhance energy statistics and validate the 2024 national energy balances. The training, hosted from 4th to 6th May 2026, brought together senior experts from ministries responsible for energy, national statistical offices, and specialised technical institutions from 25 African Union Member States.
The African Energy Commission (AFREC), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Zambia, has successfully conducted a five-day hybrid training workshop on electricity distribution grid loss determination and action planning aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in distribution grids across Africa. The training brought together over 50 experts from more than 20 African countries, including representatives from energy ministries, utilities, regulators, academia, and regional energy institutions.
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa’s downstream energy sector following its active participation at the Egypt Energy Show 2026, a leading global platform for energy dialogue.