In the Shadow of Conflict, Solar Power is Rebuilding Lives in Goma
It is evening in Goma, and the sun has just slipped behind the jagged hills that surround this bustling city […]
Energy Transition
Africa’s energy transition is more than a shift in technology; it’s a test of justice, inclusion, and ambition.
In this category, we explore how the continent is navigating the complex path from fossil dependency to clean energy futures.
From national policies and global finance to local innovations and equity debates, these insights unpack what a truly just and people-centred energy transition must look like for Africa.
Who Truly Benefits from Just Transitions in Africa? The Rising Tide of Elite Extraction
In recent years, Africa has been hailed as a leader in designing just transitions, energy shifts that protect both the
How Solar Mini-Grids Are Transforming Lives in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Conflict Zones
In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 600 million people still lack access to electricity. In conflict-affected regions, this problem is compounded by
Africa’s $5 Trillion Renewable Energy Shift: Will Sub-Saharan Communities Reap the Rewards?
When Power Shift Africa released its recent report estimating that Africa could save as much as $5 trillion by transitioning
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
Striking the Balance: Energy Security Meets Just Transition in Africa
It’s a dilemma as old as independence: how can Africa power its future without repeating the past? In 2025, the
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
The Debt Dilemma: Can Climate Deals Free Africa from the Chains of Borrowing?
A quiet revolution is brewing in the corridors of international finance. No, it’s not another pledge from the G7 or
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
Follow the Money: Why Africa Must Demand Accountability in Climate Finance
It is one thing to pledge billions. It’s another to deliver them, transparently, equitably, and in ways that change lives.
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