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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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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 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
A group of African miners raise their fists in solidarity at a critical mineral site, symbolising unity and resistance.
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

Not Just Green Jobs: African Miners Say the ‘Just Transition’ Is Failing Them

"If our bodies fuel the transition, then we deserve a seat at the table." That was the message from a…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk June 30, 2025Tags: Africa mining, community impact, critical minerals, energy transition, green minerals, just transition, labour rights, worker safety
A collage of US dollar bills, euro notes, and African currency spread across a weathered wooden table.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Follow the Money: Why Africa Must Demand Accountability in Climate Finance

It is one thing to pledge billions. It’s another to deliver them, transparently, equitably, and in ways that change lives.…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk June 18, 2025Tags: Africa, Civil Society, climate finance, climate justice, critical minerals, donor accountability, energy transition, fossil fuel phaseout, JETP, just transition
An industrial smokestack emits haze beside stacks of mineral ore under cloudy skies in Africa.
Posted inCritical Minerals Uncategorized

Clean or Compromised? The Dirty Dilemma of Refining Africa’s Critical Minerals

Africa is home to more than 30% of the world’s critical minerals; cobalt, lithium, manganese, graphite, all essential for the…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk June 12, 2025Tags: critical minerals, CriticalMineralsAfrica, energy transition, ESG Africa, fossil fuels, Green industrialisation, just transition, refining, ValueAddition
Railway workers in safety gear laying tracks through a rural African corridor under a cloudy sky.
Posted inCritical Minerals Governance & Transparency

The Corridor of Promise: Can Lobito Deliver a New Path for Africa’s Minerals?

From Angola’s Atlantic coastline to the copper belts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, a rail corridor is…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk June 9, 2025Tags: Angola, critical minerals, DRC, energy transition, EnergyTransitionAfrica, infrastructure, just transition, Lobito Corridor, mineral strategy, ValueAddition, Zambia
Silhouettes of an oil rig and pumpjack set against a dramatic red-orange sunset sky, symbolizing Africa’s rising fossil fuel activity amidst global climate discussions.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

The Green Energy Lie? Why Africa’s Oil and Gas Licenses Just Hit a 10-Year High

Across Africa, oil and gas licensing is experiencing a sharp resurgence — even as the global chorus for climate action…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk May 14, 2025Tags: African energy security, clean energy financing, climate justice, energy transition, Fossil fuel phaseout Africa, fossil fuels Africa, oil and gas exploration, renewable energy Africa

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