The G20 Wants a Green Energy Future But What Does That Mean for Africa’s Gas Ambitions?
On the morning the G20 released its South Africa Declaration, a senior official in Abuja joked quietly to a colleague: […]
Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Africa 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.
Energy Access, Mini-Grids and the Hidden Fossil Dilemma: Solar That Still Runs on Diesel
As the sun sets over a village in northern Tanzania, the solar-powered mini-grid hums to life, lighting homes that were
Locked In: The Debt, Subsidy and Oil Economy Holding Africa Back from a Just Energy Transition
Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy story. On one path lies renewal, powered by clean technologies, decentralised
Only One-Third of National Climate Pledges Include Fossil-Fuel Phase-Out, Where Does Africa Stand?
It is one of those statistics that seems too small for the size of the problem.Only about one in three
Measured Gas: A Permissible Role or a Trojan Horse in Africa’s Transition?
Between the rhetoric of fossil phase-out and the daily realities of power shortages, Africa faces a dilemma: can gas serve
Africa’s LNG Comeback: Progress or Phase-Out Paradox?
When oil majors like Eni and TotalEnergies start smiling again about gas, it signals more than corporate optimism; it reveals
Nigeria’s Gas Gamble: Can a Fossil Future Deliver a Just Transition?
Nigeria has bet big on gas, but will the gamble pay off, or leave the country with stranded assets and
Gas Diplomacy Returns at Climate Week: Will Africa Be Left Holding the Fossil Bill?
Climate Week NYC 2025 was billed as a stage for accelerating renewable energy and aligning finance with climate justice. Yet
Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Fossil Fuel Revenues in Decline: Who Pays for Africa’s Transition?
During one of my earliest visits to the Niger Delta, I met a fisherman who showed me the mangroves where
Africa Won’t Phase Out on Promises: Fossil Fuel Exit Demands Finance, FX and Grids
As the world looks ahead to next month’s Africa Climate Summit, negotiators are already circling one contentious phrase: “transitioning away
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