Beyond the Tracks: What Africa’s Mining Corridors Really Mean for the Communities They Bypass
“The trains pass, but we are still in the dark.” That was the quiet but piercing remark of Mariam, a […]
Community Impact
Communities are at the heart of Africa’s energy transition. In this category, we spotlight how energy policies, projects, and extractive activities are shaping the lives, livelihoods, and environments of local people across the continent. From displacement and land rights to success stories of community-led energy solutions, these articles explore the real-world impact — and amplify voices that often go unheard in the transition debate.
Not Just Green Jobs: African Miners Say the ‘Just Transition’ Is Failing Them
“If our bodies fuel the transition, then we deserve a seat at the table.” That was the message from a
Voices from the Just Transition: Africa’s Rural Clean Energy Revolution
“We used to deliver babies by candlelight. Now we have light, and we can save more lives.” That was the
Green Minerals, Grey Realities: Can Africa Avoid Another Resource Curse?
Across the plains of Namibia, the copper belt of the DRC, and the lithium fields of Zimbabwe, a quiet race
Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Africa’s Energy Transition Must Centre People, Not Just Technology
Across conference halls, government roundtables and investor summits, the phrase “energy transition” echoes with growing urgency. Africa is expected to
Beneath the Surface: How Zambia’s Mining Disaster Exposes the Human Cost of the Energy Transition
On a quiet morning last month, disaster struck in Zambia’s Copperbelt. A tailings dam at a Chinese-owned copper mine burst,
Africa’s New Scramble: The High Cost of Critical Minerals Without Justice
I once stood at a dusty roadside in Kolwezi, in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s copper and
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,
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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