Who Bears the Burden? Gender and the Energy Transition in Africa
Grace, a mother of four in rural Zambia, wakes before dawn to trek miles for firewood. She balances heavy bundles […]
Southern Africa: The Critical Minerals Anchor of the Global Energy Transition
When the World Economic Forum released its recent analysis on the role of Southern Africa in the global energy transition,
We Dig, They Win: How Africa’s Raw Mineral Exports and Currency Chaos Are Undermining a Just Transition
Every day, truckloads of lithium, cobalt, and manganese leave African soil headed for China, Europe, and North America. These are
Africa Can’t Afford Another Raw Deal: Why Value Addition Must Power the Green Transition
The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently sent a clear message: Africa must stop exporting raw critical minerals and start building
Africa’s Forgotten 400 Million: Why Energy Poverty Is a Climate Injustice
I grew up in Cross River State, Nigeria, where dense forests meet vibrant communities. Even today, when I return home,
Fossil Fuel Freedom: Why Nigeria Must Ditch Oil to Secure Its Future
In the heart of Lagos, the rhythmic hum of generators underscores a national narrative: Nigeria’s deep-rooted dependence on oil. For
Leapfrogging to Renewables: Ensuring Africa’s Energy Transition Leaves No One Behind
As Africa stands on the brink of an energy revolution, the continent faces a pivotal question: Can we leapfrog to
Batteries for the West, Burdens for Africa: The Cost of Green Minerals
As the world accelerates toward a net-zero future, Africa is rapidly becoming the ground zero for green energy’s raw materials.
Solar Mini-Grids and Their Impact on Rural Communities in Africa
In a small farming village in northern Kenya, a quiet revolution is underway. A community that once relied on smoky
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