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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 natural gas facility with pipelines under sunset, reflecting the tension between Africa’s gas ambitions and global green energy commitments.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

The G20 Wants a Green Energy Future But What Does That Mean for Africa’s Gas Ambitions?

On the morning the G20 released its South Africa Declaration, a senior official in Abuja joked quietly to a colleague:…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 28, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, African gas, clean energy, energy access, fossil fuels, G20 Declaration, geopolitics, just transition
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.
Posted inEnergy Transition

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…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro November 27, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, clean energy jobs, just transition, renewable energy Africa, Skills Development, Solar Power, Solar Workforce, Vincent Egoro, youth employment
A young African boy studying at a wooden table under a bright lamp in a rural clay-walled home, symbolising hope despite energy poverty.
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

The Lights Are Still Off: What COP30’s Promises Mean for the African Child

When negotiators at COP30 announced new climate-finance commitments in Belém, my mind went to the children I met earlier this…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro November 25, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, Child Development, Clean Cooking, COP30, energy access, just transition, Vincent Egoro
A wide aerial view of a large solar farm next to a rural African village with mostly unlit homes at sunset, illustrating the gap between renewable expansion and household electricity access.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Africa Is Adding Renewables at Record Speed. The Lights Still Aren’t On.

Africa is gaining clean-energy capacity at a pace unmatched in its modern history. From Morocco’s vast Noor solar complex to…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 19, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, Grid Infrastructure, Mini-Grids Africa, Renewable Energy Access, Solar Africa, Vincent Egoro
Aerial wide shot of transmission pylons crossing a dry African landscape at dawn, with a small village visible in the distance and warm golden light across the savannah.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Funding the Flip: Why Africa’s Clean Energy Transition Is Stuck, And How to Unblock It

The world is in the midst of the largest energy-investment boom in history. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA),…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 17, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, clean energy finance, climate justice, Grid Infrastructure, renewable energy Africa, Vincent Egoro
Mother cooking over a smoky firewood stove in a dim rural kitchen, with a child covering his nose beside her as sunlight streams through a crack in the wall.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Africa’s Clean Energy Promise: Between Policy Progress and People’s Patience

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2025. After reading it, I was struck by one…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro November 14, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, Clean Cooking, climate justice, Electrification, IEA WEO 2025, Vincent Egoro
Solar panels beside a diesel generator emitting smoke in a rural African landscape.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Energy Access, Mini-Grids and the Hidden Fossil Dilemma: Solar That Still Runs on Diesel

As the sun sets over a village in northern Tanzania, the solar-powered mini-grid hums to life, lighting homes that were…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 5, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, diesel dependency, mini-grids, renewable energy finance, rural electrification
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
African child carrying sack of ore in foreground, with wind turbines and solar panels in background under sunrise.
Posted inCritical Minerals

Finance or Folly? How Climate Capital Is Fueling Mining Abuses in Africa

In recent climate weeks, the buzzwords were everywhere: “green capital,” “just transition,” “unlocking climate finance.” On panels, participants nodded in…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro October 3, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, climate finance mining Africa, critical minerals, just transition, mining governance, resource justice
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Fossil Fuel Revenues in Decline: Who Pays for Africa’s Transition?

During one of my earliest visits to the Niger Delta, I met a fisherman who showed me the mangroves where…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro September 22, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, Africa fossil fuel revenues decline, Climate justice Africa, concessional finance Africa, critical minerals Africa, debt relief climate finance Africa, fossil fuel phase-out Africa, just transition Africa

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