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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 mini-grid powering homes and small businesses in Africa at dusk.
Posted inETA Explains

Minigrids at the Investment Crossroads: Why 2026 Will Decide Africa’s Power Future

Mini-grids are one of the rare areas in Africa’s energy transition where consensus exists. They work. They deliver reliable power…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro January 6, 2026Tags: decentralised energy, Energy Access & Poverty, mini-grids, power systems
Solar mini-grid powering homes and businesses in an African community.
Posted inETA Explains Featured

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 engineers working on hybrid grid and solar energy infrastructure.
Posted inUncategorized

How Africa Can Build the World’s Most Resilient Power Grids

Across Africa, electricity grids are failing more frequently and for more reasons than ever before. Floods wash away transmission lines,…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 22, 2025Tags: battery storage, clean energy infrastructure, energy resilience, mini-grids, power grids Africa
African midwife switching on solar lights in rural clinic symbolising local impact of climate finance.
Posted inUncategorized

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 shopkeeper refilling petrol generator during power outage in Lagos.
Posted inGovernance & Transparency

Africa’s “Generator Economy” Is Costing Billions And It’s Making Power the World’s Most Expensive Necessity

Every evening in Lagos, the city begins to hum with the roar of generators. The noise rises like a second…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 15, 2025Tags: Africa electricity costs, diesel generators, energy poverty, mini-grids, renewable transition
An aerial night-time photograph of an African town where only a few homes emit light, surrounded by widespread darkness, illustrating unreliable electricity access.
Posted inUncategorized

Africa’s Electricity Access Targets Are Failing: Here’s the Blueprint to Fix Them

There is a sentence repeated in nearly every African energy policy document: “universal access by 2030.” It is optimistic, visionary…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk December 10, 2025Tags: Africa Energy Policy, electricity access, mini-grids, Public Health, Utility Reform
Solar panels beside a diesel generator emitting smoke in a rural African landscape.
Posted inFossil Fuel Phaseout

Energy Access, Mini-Grids and the Hidden Fossil Dilemma: Solar That Still Runs on Diesel

As the sun sets over a village in northern Tanzania, the solar-powered mini-grid hums to life, lighting homes that were…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk November 5, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, diesel dependency, mini-grids, renewable energy finance, rural electrification
African women and children gathered at night under a solar-powered light outside a community centre.
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

How Solar Mini-Grids Are Transforming Lives in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Conflict Zones

In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 600 million people still lack access to electricity. In conflict-affected regions, this problem is compounded by…
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Posted by Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk July 9, 2025Tags: community resilience, conflict zones, decentralised energy, energy access, mini-grids, solar energy, Sub-Saharan Africa, women empowerment
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Independent analysis on Africa’s energy transition, examining power, politics, and people, from climate justice to critical minerals and fossil fuel phase-out.

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