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Independent analysis on Africa’s energy transition

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    • Fossil Fuel PhaseoutAfrica 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.
    • Governance & Transparency
    • Green Jobs & the Future of WorkAfrica’s energy transition is reshaping jobs, skills, and the future of work. This category explores green jobs in Africa, renewable energy employment, and how the shift to sustainable industries is transforming livelihoods across the continent. From clean energy value chains and local manufacturing to workers’ rights, reskilling, and social protection, these stories examine whether the green economy is creating decent, inclusive, and secure jobs. We ask critical questions about who benefits from the transition — and how Africa’s green future can deliver dignity, opportunity, and shared prosperity for current and future generations.
    • Policy & AdvocacyEnergy and climate policies shape the pace, direction, and fairness of Africa’s energy transition. In this category, we analyse energy policy, climate governance, and advocacy efforts influencing extractive industries and clean energy pathways at national, regional, and global levels. From just transition policies and fossil fuel phase-out plans to civil society advocacy and accountability reforms, these articles explore how decisions are made — and how citizens, movements, and coalitions can influence policies to deliver transparent, equitable, and people-centred outcomes for Africa.
    • Technology & InnovationTechnology and innovation are reshaping how Africa produces, distributes, and governs energy. This category explores clean energy technologies, digital innovation, and locally driven solutions powering Africa’s energy transition. From renewable energy systems, energy storage, and smart grids to digital tools for transparency, accountability, and community participation, these stories examine how innovation can accelerate access, efficiency, and justice. With a critical lens on equity, ownership, and impact, this section asks how technology can serve people, strengthen governance, and support a truly inclusive and sustainable energy future for Africa.
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    • ETA AnalysisETA Analysis delivers in-depth analysis of Africa’s energy transition, energy policy, and political economy. This section examines the forces shaping power, resources, and decision-making — from fossil fuel phase-out pathways and critical minerals to climate finance and governance reform. Grounded in evidence and regional context, these analyses connect policy, politics, and economics to reveal what Africa’s energy transition really means for communities, governments, and the continent’s future.
    • ETA BriefingETA Briefing delivers short, focused insights on key trends, emerging signals, and what to watch in Africa’s energy transition. These concise briefings highlight policy shifts, political risks, investment trends, and advocacy moments that matter — helping decision-makers stay ahead of fast-changing dynamics across energy, climate, and extractives.
    • ETA DispatchETA Dispatch provides rapid, expert commentary on breaking developments in Africa’s energy transition. From major climate summits and policy announcements to new reports and investment signals, this section offers timely insights that cut through the noise. Designed for fast-moving moments, ETA Dispatch helps readers understand why developments matter, who stands to gain or lose, and what comes next.
    • ETA ExplainsETA Explains breaks down complex energy, climate, and extractive industries issues into clear, accessible insights. From just transition concepts and carbon markets to critical minerals and energy finance, this section demystifies technical debates shaping Africa’s energy future. Built for clarity and context, ETA Explains helps policymakers, journalists, advocates, and citizens understand the issues — without losing nuance or depth.
    • ETA ReportsETA Reports features policy briefs, research reports, and special publications produced by Energy Transition Africa. This section brings together original analysis, evidence-based research, and strategic recommendations on energy transition, extractive governance, and climate justice in Africa. Designed for policymakers, civil society, and partners, ETA Reports provides authoritative resources to inform debate, advocacy, and decision-making.
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African energy infrastructure representing geopolitics between Africa, China, and the United States.

Africa, China and the US: The New Geopolitics of the Energy Transition

For much of the last decade, the global energy transition was framed as a technical exercise, a matter of replacing…
A young African male solar technician wearing a blue hard hat kneels on a rural school rooftop, using a screwdriver to secure a solar panel in warm afternoon light.

Africa’s Solar Skills Crisis: Why the Continent’s Clean Energy Future Depends on the People We’re Leaving Behind

Not long ago, I stood near a primary school building in northern Nigeria. A technician was fastening a solar panel…
A group of African industrial workers in safety helmets and reflective vests walk past a decommissioning power plant at sunset, symbolising the uncertain future facing Africa’s labour force as global climate policies drive a shift away from fossil fuels.

COP30 Launched a Just Transition Mechanism, But Will It Change Anything for African Workers?

COP30 introduced a new global Just Transition Mechanism, a framework meant to protect workers and communities as the world accelerates…
In Focus
Solar mini-grid powering homes and businesses in an African community.
The Mini-Grid Money Problem: Why Africa’s Best Energy Solution Is Still Stuck
African mining and transport infrastructure linked to renewable energy in the global energy transition.
Africa’s Minerals Corridors Are the New Climate Battlefield
African shopkeeper refilling petrol generator during power outage in Lagos.
Africa’s “Generator Economy” Is Costing Billions And It’s Making Power the World’s Most Expensive Necessity
African landscape with refineries fading into solar and wind farms under evening light, symbolising the continent’s energy transition.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

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…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro October 31, 2025Tags: Africa climate policy, Carbon Brief, energy transition, fossil fuel, industrialisation, just transition, NDCs
Two African mining engineers in safety helmets and vests inspect conveyor systems at a mineral processing facility, symbolising the continent’s shift from extraction to industrialisation.
Posted inCritical Minerals

From Extraction to Industrialisation: Africa’s Critical Minerals Value Chain

Africa’s critical minerals are once again in the global spotlight, but not only for what is being mined, but also…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 29, 2025Tags: Africa, beneficiation, critical minerals, energy transition, industrialisation, mining governance, regional integration
Solar mini-grid installation powering homes in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the region’s clean-energy transition potential.
Posted inUncategorized

Africa’s Energy Transition Standstill: Why Sub-Saharan Readiness Is Failing to Improve

Even as the narrative of Africa’s renewable potential grows louder, the latest data reveals a sobering reality. Sub-Saharan Africa’s ability…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 27, 2025Tags: energy transition, finance, fossil-fuel phase-out, governance, just transition, renewables, Sub-Saharan Africa
An African woman lights a bulb powered by a small solar panel at dusk outside her home.
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Who Really Pays for Power? The Hidden Economics of Africa’s Electricity Access

It’s hard to forget the sound of generators at night.That deep, uneven hum that fills the silence after the national…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro October 24, 2025Tags: Africa development, climate finance, electricity access, energy transition, gender inclusion, IEA report, local currency finance
Two African technicians exmine solar panels at sunset in a rural field.
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Financing Africa’s Power Gap: Why Access to Capital Still Determines Access to Electricity

For all the talk of solar revolutions and just transitions, one truth still defines Africa’s energy story: the continent’s access…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 22, 2025Tags: Africa power investment, climate finance, electricity access, energy transition, gender inclusion, IEA report, local currency finance
An African miner’s hands holding pieces of mineral ore, with blurred currency notes in the background under soft daylight.
Posted inCritical Minerals

Who’s Financing Africa’s Mineral Transition and On Whose Terms?

As the world races to decarbonise, Africa has emerged as the new frontier for the minerals that make the green…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 20, 2025Tags: AfDB, Africa minerals, climate finance, energy transition, extractive governance, just transition, local currency finance, UNEP
Two African workers stand between a gas flare site and a field of solar panels at sunset, symbolising Africa’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

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…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 17, 2025Tags: energy governance, fossil fuel phase-out, gas diplomacy, gas transition Africa, just transition, LNG, renewable Africa
Stacks of solar panels at a West African port under golden sunlight, symbolising Africa’s solar import dependency.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Too Many Panels, Too Little Value: Africa’s Solar Import Dilemma

Almost everywhere you look across Africa, the sun is being harnessed, but not owned. From the shimmering rooftops of Nairobi’s…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro October 15, 2025Tags: AfCFTA, clean energy imports, energy transition, green industry, local finance, renewable manufacturing, solar energy Africa
A young African boy carrying a heavy sack of minerals near a mining site, symbolising the human and ethical costs of the global clean energy transition.
Posted inCritical Minerals

Responsible Minerals Finance: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and African Practice

Africa’s critical minerals are once again in the global spotlight, this time not for what’s being dug up, but for…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 13, 2025Tags: AfDB, Africa energy transition, critical minerals, governance, green finance, just transition, responsible mining, UNEP report
Gas flare and wind turbines at sunset in Africa, symbolising the tension between fossil fuel expansion and renewable transition.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

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…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 8, 2025Tags: African development, energy justice, fossil fuel phase-out, gas transition, IEA Net Zero, LNG Africa, Mozambique gas, TotalEnergies Africa

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About Energy Transition Africa

Independent analysis on Africa’s energy transition, examining power, politics, and people, from climate justice to critical minerals and fossil fuel phase-out.

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Posted inETA Explains

What Happens to Climate Negotiations When Big Emitters Walk Away

Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 14, 2026
US. energy infrastructure alongside African renewable power installations, illustrating America’s climate withdrawal and its impact on Africa’s energy transition.
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When the United States Walks Away: What Trump’s UN Climate Withdrawal Means for Africa’s Energy Transition

Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 9, 2026
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Africa’s Fossil Fuel Politics: The Quiet Divisions Shaping the Energy Transition

Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 8, 2026

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