Behind every energy project are the policies, decisions, and power structures that shape who benefits — and who is left behind. This category explores the systems of governance, transparency mechanisms, and accountability tools that influence Africa’s extractive industries and energy transition. From contract disclosure to civic oversight, we highlight what it takes to ensure energy developments serve people, not just profit.
Billions are pledged. But who decides who gets them, and on whose terms? Across Africa, the energy transition has become more than a technical debate. It’s a question of power,…
From Angola’s Atlantic coastline to the copper belts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, a rail corridor is being carved through the heart of Africa’s mineral wealth. The…