Energy poverty, a burden disproportionately borne by Africans, remains a stark reality in the 21st century. Even esteemed organizations like the International Energy Agency (IEA), representing affluent OECD nations, paint a bleak picture for Africa's energy future. Envision a world where African nations attain energy use akin to that of the European Union, propelling global energy demand to unprecedented levels. The eradication of Africa’s energy poverty should be a central focus for global climate and energy policy makers. For without energy justice for Africa, the journey to net zero emissions will remain an incomplete odyssey—a promise unfulfilled, an injustice unresolved.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 14, 2024 06:25 UTC