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Independent analysis on Africa’s energy transition

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    • Fossil Fuel PhaseoutAfrica stands at a critical juncture — one where the gradual phaseout of fossil fuels must be balanced with the continent’s urgent development needs. In this section, we explore what a fair, just, and inclusive fossil fuel phaseout looks like for African communities, economies, and ecosystems. From policy debates to frontline stories, this category sheds light on how Africa can transition without being left behind.
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    • Green Jobs & the Future of WorkAfrica’s energy transition is reshaping jobs, skills, and the future of work. This category explores green jobs in Africa, renewable energy employment, and how the shift to sustainable industries is transforming livelihoods across the continent. From clean energy value chains and local manufacturing to workers’ rights, reskilling, and social protection, these stories examine whether the green economy is creating decent, inclusive, and secure jobs. We ask critical questions about who benefits from the transition — and how Africa’s green future can deliver dignity, opportunity, and shared prosperity for current and future generations.
    • Policy & AdvocacyEnergy and climate policies shape the pace, direction, and fairness of Africa’s energy transition. In this category, we analyse energy policy, climate governance, and advocacy efforts influencing extractive industries and clean energy pathways at national, regional, and global levels. From just transition policies and fossil fuel phase-out plans to civil society advocacy and accountability reforms, these articles explore how decisions are made — and how citizens, movements, and coalitions can influence policies to deliver transparent, equitable, and people-centred outcomes for Africa.
    • Technology & InnovationTechnology and innovation are reshaping how Africa produces, distributes, and governs energy. This category explores clean energy technologies, digital innovation, and locally driven solutions powering Africa’s energy transition. From renewable energy systems, energy storage, and smart grids to digital tools for transparency, accountability, and community participation, these stories examine how innovation can accelerate access, efficiency, and justice. With a critical lens on equity, ownership, and impact, this section asks how technology can serve people, strengthen governance, and support a truly inclusive and sustainable energy future for Africa.
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    • ETA AnalysisETA Analysis delivers in-depth analysis of Africa’s energy transition, energy policy, and political economy. This section examines the forces shaping power, resources, and decision-making — from fossil fuel phase-out pathways and critical minerals to climate finance and governance reform. Grounded in evidence and regional context, these analyses connect policy, politics, and economics to reveal what Africa’s energy transition really means for communities, governments, and the continent’s future.
    • ETA BriefingETA Briefing delivers short, focused insights on key trends, emerging signals, and what to watch in Africa’s energy transition. These concise briefings highlight policy shifts, political risks, investment trends, and advocacy moments that matter — helping decision-makers stay ahead of fast-changing dynamics across energy, climate, and extractives.
    • ETA DispatchETA Dispatch provides rapid, expert commentary on breaking developments in Africa’s energy transition. From major climate summits and policy announcements to new reports and investment signals, this section offers timely insights that cut through the noise. Designed for fast-moving moments, ETA Dispatch helps readers understand why developments matter, who stands to gain or lose, and what comes next.
    • ETA ExplainsETA Explains breaks down complex energy, climate, and extractive industries issues into clear, accessible insights. From just transition concepts and carbon markets to critical minerals and energy finance, this section demystifies technical debates shaping Africa’s energy future. Built for clarity and context, ETA Explains helps policymakers, journalists, advocates, and citizens understand the issues — without losing nuance or depth.
    • ETA ReportsETA Reports features policy briefs, research reports, and special publications produced by Energy Transition Africa. This section brings together original analysis, evidence-based research, and strategic recommendations on energy transition, extractive governance, and climate justice in Africa. Designed for policymakers, civil society, and partners, ETA Reports provides authoritative resources to inform debate, advocacy, and decision-making.
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African energy infrastructure representing geopolitics between Africa, China, and the United States.

Africa, China and the US: The New Geopolitics of the Energy Transition

For much of the last decade, the global energy transition was framed as a technical exercise, a matter of replacing…
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Africa’s Solar Skills Crisis: Why the Continent’s Clean Energy Future Depends on the People We’re Leaving Behind

Not long ago, I stood near a primary school building in northern Nigeria. A technician was fastening a solar panel…
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COP30 Launched a Just Transition Mechanism, But Will It Change Anything for African Workers?

COP30 introduced a new global Just Transition Mechanism, a framework meant to protect workers and communities as the world accelerates…
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The Mini-Grid Money Problem: Why Africa’s Best Energy Solution Is Still Stuck
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African shopkeeper refilling petrol generator during power outage in Lagos.
Africa’s “Generator Economy” Is Costing Billions And It’s Making Power the World’s Most Expensive Necessity
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What Happens to Climate Negotiations When Big Emitters Walk Away

For years, global climate negotiations have relied on a fragile yet powerful idea: that collective action, however imperfect, is preferable…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 14, 2026Tags: climate finance
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When the United States Walks Away: What Trump’s UN Climate Withdrawal Means for Africa’s Energy Transition

When the United States withdraws from global climate institutions, the consequences are never confined to Washington. They ripple outward through…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 9, 2026Tags: Africa, climate finance, energy transition, fossil fuel phaseout, Global Governnace, United States of America
African energy infrastructure showing fossil fuels and renewable power together.
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Africa’s Fossil Fuel Politics: The Quiet Divisions Shaping the Energy Transition

Africa often arrives at global climate summits speaking the language of unity. “A just transition.” “Common but differentiated responsibilities.” “Development…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 8, 2026Tags: energy policy, energy transition, fossil fuel phase-out
African mining and renewable energy infrastructure linked to clean-technology supply chains.
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Africa’s Minerals and the Global Clean-Tech Race: Beyond Extraction to Industrial Strategy

Africa’s minerals are no longer peripheral to the global economy. They now sit at the centre of the clean-technology transition…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 7, 2026Tags: critical minerals, Technology & Innovation
Solar mini-grid powering homes and small businesses in Africa at dusk.
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Minigrids at the Investment Crossroads: Why 2026 Will Decide Africa’s Power Future

Mini-grids are one of the rare areas in Africa’s energy transition where consensus exists. They work. They deliver reliable power…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro January 6, 2026Tags: decentralised energy, Energy Access & Poverty, mini-grids, power systems
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Reimagining Africa’s Energy Futures: From Models to Action by 2030

Africa’s energy future has been modelled in extraordinary detail. The real question is why so little of it materialises. Across…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 5, 2026Tags: climate finance, Energy Access & Poverty, Energy transition Africa, renewable energy
Solar mini-grid powering homes and businesses in an African community.
Posted inETA Explains Featured

The Mini-Grid Money Problem: Why Africa’s Best Energy Solution Is Still Stuck

“Only 14% of committed mini-grid funding has actually been disbursed.” That figure should stop every energy conversation in its tracks.…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 30, 2025Tags: climate finance, Energy Access & Poverty, energy transition, Featured Analysis, mini-grids, Vincent Egoro
African mining and transport infrastructure linked to renewable energy in the global energy transition.
Posted inETA Analysis Featured

Africa’s Minerals Corridors Are the New Climate Battlefield

For much of modern history, Africa’s mineral wealth was treated as a geological inevitability rather than a strategic asset. Copper…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 29, 2025Tags: Africa geopolitics, climate finance, critical minerals, Featured Analysis, Lobito Corridor
Young African engineers installing solar panels representing youth-led energy innovation.
Posted inETA Explains

What Young Africans Are Teaching Us About the Energy Future

The most radical thing I have learned about Africa’s energy future did not come from a policy report, a donor…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 25, 2025Tags: Africa energy future, clean energy, decentralisation, energy transition, youth innovation
African energy infrastructure representing geopolitics between Africa, China, and the United States.
Posted inEnergy Transition Governance & Transparency

Africa, China and the US: The New Geopolitics of the Energy Transition

For much of the last decade, the global energy transition was framed as a technical exercise, a matter of replacing…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 24, 2025Tags: Africa China US, critical minerals, energy geopolitics, energy transition, global power

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About Energy Transition Africa

Independent analysis on Africa’s energy transition, examining power, politics, and people, from climate justice to critical minerals and fossil fuel phase-out.

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A wide documentary shot of a large UN climate negotiation hall filled with international delegates seated at desks with country nameplates under bright overhead lights.
Posted inETA Explains

What Happens to Climate Negotiations When Big Emitters Walk Away

Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 14, 2026
US. energy infrastructure alongside African renewable power installations, illustrating America’s climate withdrawal and its impact on Africa’s energy transition.
Posted inETA Analysis

When the United States Walks Away: What Trump’s UN Climate Withdrawal Means for Africa’s Energy Transition

Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 9, 2026
African energy infrastructure showing fossil fuels and renewable power together.
Posted inETA Analysis

Africa’s Fossil Fuel Politics: The Quiet Divisions Shaping the Energy Transition

Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 8, 2026

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