The US, the West and the future of Africa

The US, the West and the future of Africa

Despite its large population, Africa is a small global player. The combined African economy is, after all, less than 3% of the world economy, though it increases to 5% if one uses purchasing power parity to compare economic size. Africa’s large poverty burden and lack...
How will Africa navigate its future energy transition?

How will Africa navigate its future energy transition?

The 2023 UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) Production Gap Report recommends that the world aim to phase out coal production and use by 2040, as well as reduce oil and gas production to a quarter of the 2020 levels by 2050. The UNEP goals are set to keep the ambition...