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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 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
A young African boy studying at a wooden table under a bright lamp in a rural clay-walled home, symbolising hope despite energy poverty.
Posted inCommunity Impact

The Day a Solar Lamp Changed My Life

I grew up counting nights by how dark they felt. In our part of Nigeria, as in most parts of…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 23, 2025Tags: Africa energy, clean energy, decentralised power, energy access, solar lamps, Vincent Egoro
African midwife switching on solar lights in rural clinic symbolising local impact of climate finance.
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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 women waiting near broken borehole during rain season, symbolising delayed climate finance.
Posted inUncategorized

Why “Climate Money” Rarely Reaches the Villages And What I’ve Seen in the Gaps

Every year, the rains come and go. The villagers gather at the same broken borehole, filling buckets from puddles that…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 16, 2025Tags: Africa adaptation, climate finance, decentralised development, global south, locally led action, Vincent Egoro
Three African community members sit together outdoors at dusk, illuminated by the warm glow of a single lantern while the surrounding landscape remains dark, symbolising life without electricity.
Posted inCommunity Impact

The Quiet Strength of African Communities Living Without Power

There is a sound I remember from my childhood, not the noise of generators or the crackle of candles, but…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 11, 2025Tags: Africa, clean energy, community resilience, energy access, energy poverty, just transition, Vincent Egoro
A young African girl reads a schoolbook by the warm glow of a candle inside a dark, modest room, symbolising the impact of energy poverty on education.
Posted inCommunity Impact

What It Means to Grow Up Counting Generators Instead of Dreams

When I think about the childhoods many African children are living today, I am transported back to my own: a…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 9, 2025Tags: Africa Childhood, Clean Energy Transition, Electricity Poverty, energy access, Justice, Vincent Egoro
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

Africa Cannot Afford to Repeat the Mistakes of the Oil Era in the Critical Minerals Boom

There is a photograph I keep in my mind, a memory rather than an image. It is of a dusty…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro December 4, 2025Tags: African Industrialisation, Clean Energy Transition, critical minerals Africa, just transition, resource governance, Vincent Egoro
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 young African male solar technician wearing a blue hard hat kneels on a rural school rooftop, using a screwdriver to secure a solar panel in warm afternoon light.
Posted inEnergy Transition

Africa’s Solar Skills Crisis: Why the Continent’s Clean Energy Future Depends on the People We’re Leaving Behind

Not long ago, I stood near a primary school building in northern Nigeria. A technician was fastening a solar panel…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro November 27, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, clean energy jobs, just transition, renewable energy Africa, Skills Development, Solar Power, Solar Workforce, Vincent Egoro, youth employment
A young African boy studying at a wooden table under a bright lamp in a rural clay-walled home, symbolising hope despite energy poverty.
Posted inCommunity Impact Energy Transition

The Lights Are Still Off: What COP30’s Promises Mean for the African Child

When negotiators at COP30 announced new climate-finance commitments in Belém, my mind went to the children I met earlier this…
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Posted by Vincent Egoro November 25, 2025Tags: Africa energy transition, Child Development, Clean Cooking, COP30, energy access, just transition, Vincent Egoro

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