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Project to improve hydraulic capacity of the Chari River and transfer water by gravity from Bria Dam in Central African Republic to support Lake Chad water levels (target: raise levels by 0.4-1 metre). Managed by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) under Executive Secretary Ambassador Mamman Nuhu (confirmed active May 2025). Important caveat: Bria is located in Haute-Kotto prefecture of the Central African Republic, an area affected by ongoing armed conflict, severely constraining field access and pre-feasibility studies. LCBC Communication Expert: Mr. Fajong Joseph Lereh (j.fajong@cblt.org).

Construction of a 298 km 220kV transmission line connecting Masaka in Uganda with Mwanza in Tanzania. Part of the EAC power integration programme. World Bank is lead financier. Updated feasibility studies completed. Environmental and social studies ongoing. Transfer capacity of 300-400 MVA.

Cascade of 5-7 hydropower plants on the Luapula River (Zambia-DRC border) with combined capacity of 800-1,000 MW. Run-of-river configurations to minimise environmental impact. Implementation by ZESCO (Zambia) and SNEL (DRC). Annual energy production 4,800-6,000 GWh.

ECOWAS Master Plan priority project. Two hydroelectric plants on Bandama River, Cote d'Ivoire. Louga 1: 55m reservoir (297.6M m3), 1,683m dam, 3 bulbous units, 126 MW. Louga 2: 30m reservoir (170M m3), 1,200m dam, 3 bulbous units, 120 MW. Annual production 646 GWh for WAPP grid. Supports 42% renewable energy target by 2030.

The Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project (L-BWT) aims to implement a water conveyance system drawing from the Makhaleng River in Lesotho, through South Africa, to Botswana, including construction of a multi-purpose dam in the Mafeteng/Maseru districts of Lesotho. The project will transfer approximately 150 million cubic metres (MCM) of water per year to Botswana, while supplying 50 MCM per year to communities in Lesotho and South Africa (including Bloemfontein). A 700+ km water conveyance pipeline through South Africa will serve Botswana. The project also includes hydropower generation in Lesotho to reduce energy import dependency. Total project cost estimated at USD 2.53 billion. Managed by the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) with ORASECOM Executive Secretary Comfort Molosiwa (Botswana national, first ORASECOM ES from Botswana, in post since May 2024) providing institutional leadership. Project Manager is Mr. Thabo Hloele. Feasibility studies target completion 2026; operational start approximately 2030. August 2025: Botswana President reaffirmed commitment to L-BWT project.

Strategic crude oil pipeline ~820-850 km from South Sudan and Kenya Lokichar Basin to Lamu deep-water port. REGRESSION from S3A to S1 due to geopolitical factors and commercial uncertainties. Managed by LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority. Initial capacity 250,000-300,000 bpd.

Construction of a 957 km high-capacity optic fiber cable (OFC) connecting Eldoret (Kenya) to Juba (South Sudan) via the Nadapal border town. The Kenyan segment (approximately 700 km) is complete and operational. The South Sudan segment has faced prolonged delays due to security concerns, institutional capacity constraints, and financing gaps. The project will bring fiber optic broadband to South Sudan for the first time, significantly reducing ICT service costs and connecting the country to global internet routes. Supports South Sudan digital inclusion, e-government, and economic diversification objectives. Aligned with the IGAD and EAC digital corridor agenda.

Regional project to provide and strengthen each ECCAS Member State with high bandwidth fiber optic connectivity and establish a sub-regional data hosting centre in the ECCAS space. The project covers 11 ECCAS member states and aims to create a comprehensive broadband backbone network across Central Africa. Core objectives include securing regional cyberspace, building digital trust, ensuring data sovereignty, and enabling cross-border connectivity. The project is maintained at Project Definition stage with ongoing governance challenges across ECCAS member states being the primary constraint on advancement.

560 km 220kV transmission integrating DRC, Angola, and Congo power networks. Connects Inga hydropower complex with Cabinda (Angola) and Pointe Noire (Congo). 300 MW transfer capacity. Implemented by SNEL (DRC), ENDE (Angola), SNE (Congo). Feasibility completed; procurement initiated; transaction structuring advancing.

Feasibility studies for HVDC transmission scheme delivering 5,000 MW from DRC to South Africa through Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. ~3,000 km HVDC. This project is directly linked to and dependent on the Inga 3 Hydropower Project (E.30.16). World Bank Board approved USD 250 million on June 3 2025 as the first phase of a USD 1 billion multiphase Inga 3 Development Programme. This first phase covers preparatory work — local development, technical studies, governance framework, and community consultations — NOT transmission construction. World Bank Division Director Albert Zeufack confirmed: electricity from Inga 3 is at best 8-10 years away. Construction to be financed as PPP. Transit country agreements required across Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa. ADPI-DRC (head: Bob Mabiala) managing the overall Inga programme. GE signed USD 1B deal 2024 to rehabilitate existing Inga I and Inga II dams.