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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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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

When the United States withdraws from global climate institutions, the consequences are never confined to Washington. They ripple outward through…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 9, 2026Tags: Africa, climate finance, energy transition, fossil fuel phaseout, Global Governnace, United States of America
African engineers working on hybrid grid and solar energy infrastructure.
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Reimagining Africa’s Energy Futures: From Models to Action by 2030

Africa’s energy future has been modelled in extraordinary detail. The real question is why so little of it materialises. Across…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 5, 2026Tags: climate finance, Energy Access & Poverty, Energy transition Africa, renewable energy
Solar mini-grid powering homes and businesses in an African community.
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The Mini-Grid Money Problem: Why Africa’s Best Energy Solution Is Still Stuck

“Only 14% of committed mini-grid funding has actually been disbursed.” That figure should stop every energy conversation in its tracks.…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 30, 2025Tags: climate finance, Energy Access & Poverty, energy transition, Featured Analysis, mini-grids, Vincent Egoro
African mining and transport infrastructure linked to renewable energy in the global energy transition.
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Africa’s Minerals Corridors Are the New Climate Battlefield

For much of modern history, Africa’s mineral wealth was treated as a geological inevitability rather than a strategic asset. Copper…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 29, 2025Tags: Africa geopolitics, climate finance, critical minerals, Featured Analysis, Lobito Corridor
African pension and infrastructure professionals inspecting a solar power plant near a city skyline, symbolising domestic capital financing clean energy in Africa.
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Africa Has Over $1 Trillion at Home. Why Isn’t It Financing Clean Energy Yet?

Africa’s energy transition is often described as a problem of scarcity: there is not enough capital, not enough concessional finance,…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 19, 2025Tags: Africa capital markets, clean energy finance, climate finance, energy transition, pension funds
African midwife switching on solar lights in rural clinic symbolising local impact of climate finance.
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I’ve Watched Villages Wait for Decades. This Is What Climate Finance Should Fix First.

I still remember the first time I saw electricity reach a village.It was late in the 1990s, and I was…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 18, 2025Tags: Africa energy, Clean Cooking, climate finance, locally led adaptation, mini-grids, Vincent Egoro
African workers installing solar panels on school roof representing MDB clean energy investment in Africa.
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Can Development Banks Really Deliver Africa’s Energy Transition, Or Are They Still Lending Too Carefully?

If finance is the lifeblood of the energy transition, Africa’s arteries are still half-blocked. In 2024, the world’s multilateral development…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 17, 2025Tags: Africa energy, climate finance, development banks, MDB reform, renewable energy
African women waiting near broken borehole during rain season, symbolising delayed climate finance.
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Why “Climate Money” Rarely Reaches the Villages And What I’ve Seen in the Gaps

Every year, the rains come and go. The villagers gather at the same broken borehole, filling buckets from puddles that…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 16, 2025Tags: Africa adaptation, climate finance, decentralised development, global south, locally led action, Vincent Egoro
Gas flare near urban settlement with electricity pylons in the distance.
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Locked In: The Debt, Subsidy and Oil Economy Holding Africa Back from a Just Energy Transition

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy story. On one path lies renewal, powered by clean technologies, decentralised…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 3, 2025Tags: Africa debt crisis, climate finance, energy transition, fossil fuel subsidies, just transition
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

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