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Africa’s Electricity-Access Problem Is Worse Than You Think

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Nighttime satellite images show that the heart of the continent remains in darkness: electrification rates are less than 5 percent in Chad and the Central African Republic, and the rates remain below 50 percent in such populous countries as Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Sudan.

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Total and partners launch $16B ultra-deep Kaombo project offshore Angola

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Total and its joint venture partners have made the final investment decision to develop the ultra-deep offshore Kaombo project in Angola. Associated gas will be exported to the onshore Angola LNG plant. France-based Total has been present in Angola since 1953. Most of this production comes from blocks 17, 0 and 14.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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Members of the society’s editorial board are from the 25 countries that have contributed the most articles to the society’s publications. Since the initiative was launched, the society established its first African chapter, in South Africa , followed by one in Angola. A chapter in Ghana is in the process of forming.

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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According to the IMF’s 2015 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report , published August 3, oil and natural gas exports constituted 65 percent of exports, 52 percent of the Federal government budget, and 14.5 Article Source: [link]. percent of GDP in 2014. billion respectively).

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