The most populous country and arguably the largest economy on the continent, Nigeria is widely regarded as an African powerhouse.
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Tunisia’s energy balance shifted from surplus to deficit in 2000, and the country has since remained a net importer of energy. With domestic production falling and demand rising, Tunisia is looking to diversify its energy mix through renewables, higher imports and by promoting energy efficiency through a gradual scaling back of subsidies. Overall, attempts to promote efficiency and alternative...
Tunisia has been going through a watershed period in its modern history, with the revolution of 2011 bringing much-needed change and reform. While the country has avoided much of the instability of the wider region, it has nonetheless undergone a spell of turbulence, testing the country’s newly found democratic bonds.
Although Djibouti benefits from an array of renewable resources, the country was a net energy importer as of early 2016 and has set itself some ambitious goals to improve domestic supplies. The energy sector is a key element of the country’s long-term development plan, known as Djibouti Vision 2035, which identifies energy access and security for its 875,000-strong population as strategic...
A small but important country, Djibouti benefits from its highly strategic location. With access to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean beyond, the country is a significant gateway to the Horn of Africa and the wider region of East Africa.
Chapter | Energy & Utilities from The Report: Egypt 2016
Egypt is one of the oldest energy producers in the Middle East, with a history of commercial oil production dating back more than a century. The country benefits from low production costs and a relatively large volume of both onshore and offshore oil and gas fields. Developed infrastructure has allowed the country in past decades to maintain a sizeable export market, through shipped products...