Africa will adopt EVs when it has a reliable electricity supply, as well as charging stations, good roads and a reliable electricity supply
When nations develop and implement self-sustaining policies, they build resilience against external shocks and gain the capacity to determine their own futures
Through investment in technologies and expertise, proper regulations and collaboration between African governments and other actors, the continent can embark on a solid energy transition
Reparations are not only for slavery and colonialism, it’s also for the Global North’s environmental legacy and their disproportionate carbon emissions that harm Africa
This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
Just Energy Transition Partnerships, as currently structured, represent a form of neocolonialism that undermines African sovereignty and development
But the financing models, which blend loans with private investments, could deepen African countries’ debt crisis
A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs