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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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Solar panels beside a diesel generator emitting smoke in a rural African village.
Posted inEnergy Transition

The Price of Clean Energy: Why Africa Still Pays More for Sunlight Than Oil

At COP30 in Belém, amid speeches about green growth and net-zero futures, one statement is worth noting. “For much of…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 10, 2025Tags: AfDB, Africa energy finance, clean energy cost, COP30, Energy transition Africa, fossil fuel subsidies, IMF debt, just transition, Vincent Egoro
Gas flare near urban settlement with electricity pylons in the distance.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

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
African landscape with refineries fading into solar and wind farms under evening light, symbolising the continent’s energy transition.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Only One-Third of National Climate Pledges Include Fossil-Fuel Phase-Out, Where Does Africa Stand?

It is one of those statistics that seems too small for the size of the problem.Only about one in three…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro October 31, 2025Tags: Africa climate policy, Carbon Brief, energy transition, fossil fuel, industrialisation, just transition, NDCs
Solar mini-grid installation powering homes in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the region’s clean-energy transition potential.
Posted inUncategorized

Africa’s Energy Transition Standstill: Why Sub-Saharan Readiness Is Failing to Improve

Even as the narrative of Africa’s renewable potential grows louder, the latest data reveals a sobering reality. Sub-Saharan Africa’s ability…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 27, 2025Tags: energy transition, finance, fossil-fuel phase-out, governance, just transition, renewables, Sub-Saharan Africa
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
Two African workers stand between a gas flare site and a field of solar panels at sunset, symbolising Africa’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Measured Gas: A Permissible Role or a Trojan Horse in Africa’s Transition?

Between the rhetoric of fossil phase-out and the daily realities of power shortages, Africa faces a dilemma: can gas serve…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 17, 2025Tags: energy governance, fossil fuel phase-out, gas diplomacy, gas transition Africa, just transition, LNG, renewable Africa
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
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 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
African woman cooking on a traditional three-stone fire with smoke rising, representing energy poverty and the need for clean cooking solutions in rural Africa.
Posted inEnergy Transition Uncategorized

Who Bears the Burden? Gender and the Energy Transition in Africa

Grace, a mother of four in rural Zambia, wakes before dawn to trek miles for firewood. She balances heavy bundles…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro August 18, 2025Tags: Africa, Energy Poverty in Africa, Gender and Energy Transition in Africa, Gender and Just Energy Transition, just transition, Value Addition of Critical Minerals in SADC, Women and Clean Energy Access

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