Nigeria: environmental pollution by burning off gas from the oil production in the Niger delta Ogoni
Economic Development

Nigeria ends oil subsidy to invest savings in infrastructure development

The new administration maintains that ending the subsidy will aid climate action and fund transportation and energy investments
A motor bike rider in Nairobi, October 19, 2022, next to an electric bus
Climate Change

Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27

To achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy
Wind turbines in the Sinai Desert, Hurghada, Egypt
Climate Change

A just transition to renewable energy in Africa

South Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Environmental activists carrying placards protest calling for action on climate change.
Climate Change

Delivering an African agenda at an African COP

We need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
Environment

UNEP celebrates 50 years of solving the world's environmental challenges

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.
By UNEP
Infrastructure

Light at the end of the tunnel

Much ado over Africa’s power sector
Departments

Africa Wired

Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife
Departments

Africa Watch

Ethiopia plans Africa’s biggest dam
Also

Powering up Africa’s economies

Regional initiatives can help cover deficits
Also

What alternatives to oil in Africa?

Importers begin looking more closely at other energy sources
NEPAD in action

Solar power: cheap energy source for Africa

NEPAD seeks to boost electricity supply in remote rural areas
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