Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway Enhances Energy Cooperation

Ethiopia and Kenya are enhancing their renewable energy capabilities through the Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway, which allows for automatic electricity sharing across 650 miles of transmission lines to balance supply and demand. This initiative follows the successful testing of electricity transmission from Kenya to Tanzania, marking a significant step in the East Africa Electric Highway project aimed at providing reliable and affordable energy in the region. Meanwhile, a major infrastructure project, the Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway, is set to link five West African countries by 2030, boosting trade and economic cooperation under the auspices of the African Development Bank. The highway is expected to create a major economic hub, improve transportation links, and attract investment and tourism. In Ethiopia, the civil center project in Diredawa exemplifies the country's commitment to infrastructure development, promising job creation and cultural enrichment. As infrastructure and energy projects unfold across the continent, they aim to meet the rising electricity demands and foster regional cooperation.