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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 mining and renewable energy infrastructure linked to clean-technology supply chains.
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Africa’s Minerals and the Global Clean-Tech Race: Beyond Extraction to Industrial Strategy

Africa’s minerals are no longer peripheral to the global economy. They now sit at the centre of the clean-technology transition…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk January 7, 2026Tags: critical minerals, Technology & Innovation
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 energy infrastructure representing geopolitics between Africa, China, and the United States.
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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…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 24, 2025Tags: Africa China US, critical minerals, energy geopolitics, energy transition, global power
Industrial mineral processing facility symbolising potential future infrastructure for value addition of critical minerals in Southern Africa.
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Can Africa Really Lead the Global Battery Race? Here’s What It Will Take

For years, Africa has been described as a continent rich in minerals but poor in manufacturing. A place where the…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 3, 2025Tags: Batteries Africa, Battery Value Chain Africa, critical minerals, EV Supply Chain, Industrialisation Africa, Renewable Energy Manufacturing
A row of mining trucks drive past a rural African settlement at dusk, with dust rising in the air and silhouettes of residents nearby, symbolising extraction leaving communities behind.
Posted inCritical Minerals

In Africa’s Mining Towns, I’ve Seen Wealth Leave and Dust Remain

I have walked through towns where the ground is rich, but the people are not. Places where the earth underneath…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 2, 2025Tags: critical minerals, Energy transition Africa, just transition, Mining Towns Africa, resource governance, value addition, Vincent Egoro
A high-angle aerial photograph of a mineral processing plant in Africa, showing conveyor belts, industrial structures and workers in blue protective gear walking across the site.
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Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom Won’t Change Our Future Unless We Build Factories Not Just Mines

When the world talks about the clean-energy transition, Africa suddenly finds itself at the centre of the conversation. Not because…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 1, 2025Tags: Africa industrialisation, critical minerals, EV Batteries, Mining, renewable energy transition, value addition
African engineer wearing safety gear assembling battery components in a renewable energy training workshop.
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Critical Minerals, Critical Skills: Can Africa Build the Workforce for Its Energy Future?

As a continent, we sit on the world’s largest reserves of cobalt, manganese, platinum, lithium and graphite. the very minerals…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro November 7, 2025Tags: critical minerals, energy workforce, just transition Africa, skills for energy transition, Vincent Egoro, youth employment
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.
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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
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

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