EAPP And SAPP Sign MoU To Boost Cross-Border Power Trade In Africa

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A major step toward regional energy integration has been taken in Africa with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Independent Regulatory Board of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). The agreement was signed in late February 2026 in Harare, marking a new phase of cooperation between the two regional power pools.

The partnership aims to create a more coordinated and reliable electricity market across Eastern and Southern Africa. A key objective of the MoU is to align regulatory systems and technical standards to make cross-border electricity trading easier and more efficient. By harmonizing rules and procedures, the two organizations hope to remove long-standing barriers that have limited the smooth exchange of power between countries.

This collaboration is expected to improve grid stability and encourage greater investment in energy infrastructure. A more connected market can help balance electricity supply and demand across borders. Countries that generate excess power will be able to export it to neighboring nations experiencing shortages. This approach can reduce power deficits, improve energy security, and make better use of existing generation resources.

Source: African Energy Portal (AEP)