Energy Transition Africa

An African miner working in a dusty open-pit mine, extracting lithium ore destined for global energy markets, highlighting the lack of local mineral processing.

Nous creusons, ils gagnent : comment les exportations de minéraux bruts et le chaos monétaire de l'Afrique compromettent une transition juste

Every day, truckloads of lithium, cobalt, and manganese leave African soil headed for China, Europe, and North America. These are the building blocks of the energy transition—used in solar panels,…

Rédaction de Transition Energétique Afrique avril 21, 2025AfricaTransition, CriticalMineralsAfrica, CurrencyVolatility, EnergyJustice, JustTransition, NigeriaMining, Valeur ajoutée

African miner working at a dusty site extracting critical minerals like cobalt and manganese.

Minéraux critiques

L'Afrique ne peut pas se permettre un autre accord brut : pourquoi la valeur ajoutée doit alimenter la transition verte

The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently sent a clear message: Africa must stop exporting raw critical minerals and start building local value chains. As someone deeply involved in the continent’s…

Rédaction de Transition Energétique Afrique avril 17, 2025AfDB, AfricaTransition, CriticalMineralsAfrica, GreenEconomy, JustTransition, LocalProcessing, Valeur ajoutée

A rural African woman and child illuminated by a kerosene lamp in a dark home, symbolizing the energy poverty crisis affecting millions without access to electricity.

Impact communautaire Transition énergétique

Les 400 millions d'Africains oubliés : pourquoi la pauvreté énergétique est une injustice climatique

I grew up in Cross River State, Nigeria, where dense forests meet vibrant communities. Even today, when I return home, I am struck by the reality that many of the…

Rédaction de Transition Energétique Afrique avril 10, 2025AfricaDevelopment, CleanEnergyNow, ClimateJustice, Accès à l'énergie, EnergyPoverty

Transition énergétique

Fossil Fuel Freedom: Why Nigeria Must Ditch Oil to Secure Its Future

In the heart of Lagos, the rhythmic hum of generators underscores a national narrative: Nigeria's deep-rooted dependence on oil. For decades, this black gold has been the cornerstone of our…

Rédaction de Transition Energétique Afrique avril 9, 2025ClimateJustice, EnergyAccessAfrica, FossilFuelPhaseOut, GreenFutureNow, JustTransitionAfrica, NigeriaEnergyTransition, RenewableEnergyNigeria, SustainableDevelopment

Transition énergétique

Leapfrogging to Renewables: Ensuring Africa’s Energy Transition Leaves No One Behind

As Africa stands on the brink of an energy revolution, the continent faces a pivotal question: Can we leapfrog to renewable energy without leaving anyone behind? The promise of bypassing…

Rédaction de Transition Energétique Afrique avril 5, 2025ClimateJustice, Accès à l'énergie, EnergyPoverty, JustTransition, RenewableEnergyAfrica, SustainableDevelopment

Impact communautaire Minéraux critiques

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. Cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lithium from…

Rédaction de Transition Energétique Afrique avril 1, 2025Transition énergétique en Afrique, African mining governance, civil society and extractives, clean energy injustice, cobalt DRC, community rights mining, environmental justice, green minerals Africa, just energy transition, lithium mining Africa