Dr Melania Chiponda: Africa’s green transition must not become a new colonial project
The green economy must not become the latest justification for old injustices. Africa deserves an energy future that is not only renewable but also fair.
Category: Energy
African ecofeminists call for a just energy transition beyond extractivism
Regional convening in Zimbabwe unites African women’s movements to advance community-led climate justice and feminist alternatives.
Africa: governments, regional entities urged to put women at the centre of energy transition
Nearly 600 million Africans still lack reliable access to electricity, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 77 percent of the world’s energy-poor population.
Driving Africa’s fair energy transition through technology and innovation
Africa’s energy transition must be shaped by Africans themselves, says Prof. Bart Nnaji.
African experts warn fossil fuel dependence deepens poverty and inequality
Energy expert Joab Okanda warned that corruption, weak regulation and delayed infrastructure development continue to frustrate renewable energy investments across the continent.
Feminist voices demand justice in critical minerals boom as women all for inclusion and power
Civil society organisations, including eco-feminist networks, are now pushing for policies that centre women in critical mineral value chains.
Africa’s energy wealth: Why good governance must power a just transition
Africa does not reject transition, but insists on one with justice, made possible by good governance.
The missing link in Africa’s energy security and industrialisation
Manufacturing employment, a key indicator of industrial growth, has increased alongside rising income levels, reflecting patterns seen in other developing regions.
African petroleum ministers snub Africa energies summit in London
The recent boycott by these ministers reflects a broader belief by the continent that local content must be an integral part of oil and gas operations.
Uganda moves to mobilize capital for critical minerals
Uganda is seeking strategic investment partnerships to develop its graphite and rare earth resources.
UEDCL launches campaign to protect power infrastructure in Acholi
Jonan Kiiza, head, corporate and stakeholder affairs at UEDCL disclosed that the company is counting losses after several electricity distribution poles have been destroyed due to bush burning.
Bankable energy: Why Africa’s downstream sector is emerging as the next global investment frontier
Africa’s downstream energy sector represents one of the last major high-growth frontiers in the global energy landscape.