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Washington Needs to Up Its Power Game

The United States needs better tools to bolster global energy security.

Africa’s EV readiness →

Electric vehicles could provide a host of public health and economic benefits in African countries, but are held back by their high upfront cost.

Mapping Africa’s EV revolution

Six years ago, my colleagues and I published an article in the World Economic Forum asking if Africa was ready for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.

EV manufacturing shows signs of promise in Africa →

Several African start-ups have manufacturing operations on the continent, but far greater investment is needed for the sector to flourish.

Africa’s clean hydrogen path must begin with clearing the hype

The trouble with Kenya’s climate strategy →

5 things to know about Biden’s visit with Kenya’s leader →

The nation’s president, who promotes clean energy, is seen as a climate ally in Africa.

Time to end the World Bank’s nuclear blind spot

World Bank, AfDB aim to bring electricity to 300 million Africans →

The plan, which is a partnership with the African Development Bank, would halve the number of people living without electricity on the continent by 2030.

Gas for me, but not for thee

Energy for Africa

Energy Switch, Season 4 Episode 6

AI in Africa: Basics Over Buzz

Part 1 of Research Director Rose Mutiso's series on artificial intelligence in Africa.

Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy →

The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in December. But right now, the post-pandemic global economy is throwing up obstacles that will need to be overcome if the goal is going to be met.

Driving a Sustainable Future Through Empowered Frontline Communities →

In energy development, context matters and local analysts are a must.

Why we need a more ambitious global energy target