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In Ethiopia, electric vehicles now constitute 6% of all cars on the road, an increase from 1% in 2024.
The Ethiopian government implemented a ban on the import of gasoline-powered cars in 2024.
The Ethiopian government has set a 5% tax on imported electric vehicles, a significant reduction from the previous tax of up to 30% on internal combustion engine vehicles.
Ethiopia has integrated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, into its power grid, making electricity relatively cheaper for households.
The Ethiopian government has announced a new law requiring owners of fuel-powered cars to convert their engines to run on natural gas or electricity.
Chinese EV shipments to Africa grew by 87% in the first quarter of the year, making it the second fastest-growing export region behind Latin America and the Caribbean.
Chery, China's largest car exporter, is in the process of acquiring a former Nissan factory in Africa.
KoBold Metals, a company backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman, has begun construction on what will be Zambia's largest copper mine, named the Mingomba mine.
The Mingomba copper mine in Zambia is projected to cost over $2.3 billion to build, making it one of the largest investment projects in the nation's history.
France has urged its citizens to leave Mali "as soon as possible" due to escalating security threats from separatist groups and Islamist militants.
The growth of the electric vehicle market in Africa has been driven by a combination of rising fuel prices and the availability of cheaper imported EVs.
Chinese automotive companies are leading the expansion into the electric vehicle market in several African countries.