Asserting Sovereignty: A Strategic Agenda for Africa in the Global Energy Transition

Africa’s role in the global energy transition is no longer peripheral, but increasingly decisive—yet its agency remains contested. The continent possesses the solar, wind, and mineral resources the world needs—but lacks the structural power to shape the terms of this transition. Without deliberate intervention, Africa risks being locked into new forms of dependency, echoing colonial patterns under a green guise.

This policy paper calls for a shift in posture: from passive participation to strategic sovereignty. Drawing on evidence from across the continent, it outlines how African states can reclaim control over energy governance, finance, and value chains, ensuring the transition delivers not just decarbonisation, but development, equity, and self-determination.

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