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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.
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    • 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 speaker at podium with climate finance map of Africa behind him and donor logos including World Bank, EU, and USAID.
Posted inGovernance & Transparency

Who’s Funding Africa’s Transition? The Hidden Gatekeepers of Green Finance

Billions are pledged. But who decides who gets them, and on whose terms? Across Africa, the energy transition has become…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 23, 2025Tags: Africa, climate funds, climate justice, development finance, energy transition, funding pipelines, green finance, JETP, just transition, multilateral banks
Climate protesters holding signs in front of a government building lit by fossil fuel-powered lights at dusk in an African city.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Oil is Still Paying the Bills: Can African Governments Afford to Let Go?

It is easy to call for an end to fossil fuels from a podium in Paris. Much harder when you…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 21, 2025Tags: Africa, Civil Society, climate justice, debt, energy transition, fossil fuels, green finance, just transition, oil revenue, subsidies
Four children playing under solar streetlights in a Goma neighbourhood at dusk with mountains in the background.
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

In the Shadow of Conflict, Solar Power is Rebuilding Lives in Goma

It is evening in Goma, and the sun has just slipped behind the jagged hills that surround this bustling city…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 18, 2025Tags: Africa energy, clean energy, community resilience, DRC, energy access, Goma, just transition, mini grids, renewable energy, solar energy
African coal town residents contrast with foreign consultants managing climate funds
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

Who Truly Benefits from Just Transitions in Africa? The Rising Tide of Elite Extraction

In recent years, Africa has been hailed as a leader in designing just transitions, energy shifts that protect both the…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 16, 2025Tags: Africa, climate finance, coal transition, community inclusion, critical minerals, energy justice, JETP, just transition
African officials stand near a mine site enforcing mineral export bans
Posted inCritical Minerals

Africa’s Resource Revolution: How Raw Minerals Are Becoming Gold Mines for Local Value

Africa is in the midst of a quiet revolution. One that sees nations taking a firmer hold over the minerals…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 14, 2025Tags: Africa, critical minerals, economic sovereignty, just transition, mineral exports, resource nationalism, value addition
Rural African women and child near huts with a large gas flare burning in the distance at sunset.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Fossil Fuel Phaseout? Why Africa’s Climate Plans Tell a Different Story

At every global climate conference, the message is always clear: the world must end fossil fuel use. The speeches are…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 11, 2025Tags: Africa, climate plans, energy justice, energy transition, fossil fuel phaseout, fossil fuels, NDCs, Nigeria energy, renewable energy
African women and children gathered at night under a solar-powered light outside a community centre.
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

How Solar Mini-Grids Are Transforming Lives in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Conflict Zones

In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 600 million people still lack access to electricity. In conflict-affected regions, this problem is compounded by…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 9, 2025Tags: community resilience, conflict zones, decentralised energy, energy access, mini-grids, solar energy, Sub-Saharan Africa, women empowerment
African farmers using solar-powered irrigation systems in a rural setting to water crops.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Africa’s $5 Trillion Renewable Energy Shift: Will Sub-Saharan Communities Reap the Rewards?

When Power Shift Africa released its recent report estimating that Africa could save as much as $5 trillion by transitioning…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 7, 2025Tags: climate justice, community benefits, energy transition, green jobs, renewable energy, rural development, Sub-Saharan Africa
African women sitting near a railway, observing a mineral freight train passing through their village.
Posted inCommunity Impact Critical Minerals

Beyond the Tracks: What Africa’s Mining Corridors Really Mean for the Communities They Bypass

"The trains pass, but we are still in the dark." That was the quiet but piercing remark of Mariam, a…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 4, 2025Tags: Africa infrastructure, community voices, critical minerals, displacement, energy transition, just transition, land rights, mining corridors
A high-resolution photograph of an African open-pit mine with industrial machinery and processing facilities under a wide sky.
Posted inCritical Minerals

Why Africa Must Stop Exporting Wealth: The Case for Processing Our Own Minerals

“If we keep selling the raw and buying the refined, we’ll always be poorer than we are rich.” That line,…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 2, 2025Tags: Africa mining, beneficiation, critical minerals, energy transition, green economy, industrialisation, jobs, value addition

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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.
Posted inETA Analysis

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
African energy infrastructure showing fossil fuels and renewable power together.
Posted inETA Analysis

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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