Energy Transition Africa

African man in denim jacket stands before industrial smokestacks and dollar bills, symbolising Africa’s climate finance challenges.

Africa’s Climate Finance Crisis: The Debt Trap Undermining a Greener Future

In the heart of Africa, a paradox unfolds. A continent so rich in renewable resources, from sun to wind and lithium to cobalt, is simultaneously suffocating under the weight of…

Photo of natural gas flaring at a refinery, showing rusted pipes and bright orange flames against a dusky horizon.

Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Natural Gas: Africa’s False Dawn or Stepping Stone to a Just Energy Future?

In Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region, natural gas rigs cast long shadows over once-quiet fishing villages. Thousands of kilometres away, South Africa hurries to finalise liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deals…

Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk June 3, 2025CleanEnergyTransition, EnergySecurity, JustTransitionAfrica, NaturalGasAfrica, Nigeria, RenewablesAfrica, SouthAfrca

Silhouettes of an oil rig and pumpjack set against a dramatic red-orange sunset sky, symbolizing Africa’s rising fossil fuel activity amidst global climate discussions.

Fossil Fuel Phaseout

The Green Energy Lie? Why Africa’s Oil and Gas Licenses Just Hit a 10-Year High

Across Africa, oil and gas licensing is experiencing a sharp resurgence — even as the global chorus for climate action grows louder. According to Energy Capital & Power, more than…

Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk May 14, 2025African energy security, clean energy financing, climate justice, energy transition, Fossil fuel phaseout Africa, fossil fuels Africa, oil and gas exploration, renewable energy Africa