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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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An African woman lights a bulb powered by a small solar panel at dusk outside her home.
Posted inUncategorized

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.
Posted inUncategorized

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
Solar panels and transmission towers in Africa at sunset, symbolising the role of foreign finance in powering the continent’s clean energy future.
Posted inGovernance & Transparency

The Price of Power: Why Africa’s Clean Energy Future Still Depends on External Money

“Africa’s energy transition cannot be financed in a foreign language.” That line has lingered in my mind ever since I…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro October 6, 2025Tags: Africa clean energy finance, climate finance, energy transition, EU-Africa partnership, just transition, local currency, renewable energy Africa
African transmission lines at dusk with finance and currency motifs, symbolising finance, FX risk and grid investment for fossil fuel phase-out.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Africa Won’t Phase Out on Promises: Fossil Fuel Exit Demands Finance, FX and Grids

As the world looks ahead to next month’s Africa Climate Summit, negotiators are already circling one contentious phrase: “transitioning away…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk August 27, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, AGN position, climate finance, climate finance Africa, Fossil fuel phaseout Africa, FX risk renewables, grid investment Africa, renewable energy Africa
Stacked solar panels in wooden crates on Tangier dockside, crane lifting pallet toward city rooftops at golden hour, symbolising Africa Chinese solar panel imports and dependency.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Africa’s Solar Surge: Boom or Dependency?

On a hazy morning in Algiers, a flat-bed truck crawls through traffic stacked high with shrink-wrapped photovoltaic panels. It is…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk August 25, 2025Tags: Africa solar imports, Chinese solar panels Africa, climate finance, critical minerals, energy transition, local manufacturing solar Africa, renewable energy transition Africa, rooftop solar Africa, solar dependency Africa
African oil worker walks through a sunrise-lit oilfield, highlighting the human impact of fossil fuel phase-out debates.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Fossil Exit or Justice Denied? Africa’s Fight to Lead Its Own Energy Future

In Abuja, oil still smells like prosperity. Along the congested streets of Warri or Takoradi, diesel generators hum a familiar…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 28, 2025Tags: Africa, climate finance, climate justice, energy sovereignty, fossil fuel exit, Ghana, Nigeria, oil and gas, OPEC, World Bank
African civil society representative at a negotiation table with climate adaptation maps and debt documents, symbolising Africa’s struggle between fiscal obligations and climate action.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Debt-for-Climate Swaps: Lifeline or Leash for Africa’s Green Future?

Everybody frames swaps as innovation. But who controls the script, and who ends up on the cutting room floor? Debt-for-climate…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 25, 2025Tags: Africa, Civil Society, climate finance, climate justice, debt swaps, donor influence, global south, green transition, multilateral banks, sovereign debt
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
A large stack of shipping containers at an African port under a cloudy sky, symbolising Africa’s trade, debt, and economic ties in the global climate finance conversation.
Posted inEnergy Transition

The Debt Dilemma: Can Climate Deals Free Africa from the Chains of Borrowing?

A quiet revolution is brewing in the corridors of international finance. No, it's not another pledge from the G7 or…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk June 23, 2025Tags: Africa, climate finance, debt swaps, debt-for-climate, Energy transition Africa, global south, green financing, just transition, renewable energy

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