Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles
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Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles

Kenya’s plans to expand oil production are facing growing criticism after a new report warned that decades of fossil fuel extraction across Africa have failed to deliver broad economic benefits. As the country pushes ahead with Turkana oil drilling and a proposed refinery in Mombasa, analysts say Kenya risks investing in stranded fossil fuel assets while the world rapidly shifts toward renewable energy.
Nigeria Bets on Solar Manufacturing as Investments Hit US$425 Million
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Nigeria Bets on Solar Manufacturing as Investments Hit US$425 Million

Nigeria is emerging as a renewable energy manufacturing hub after attracting US$425 million in investments for eight new solar and clean energy manufacturing facilities. With local solar panel production capacity rising from 120MW to nearly 300MW in just two years and exports already reaching Ghana, the country is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s growing clean energy industrial transition.
Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
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Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Global experts have unveiled 12 urgent, science-backed actions to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, calling on governments to adopt coordinated, equitable and economy-wide strategies. The recommendations, outlined in the SMART report at the Santa Marta talks, position the global energy transition as both an achievable goal and a critical pathway toward climate stability, economic resilience and social justice.
Twin fossil fuel shocks could accelerate global shift to clean energy, report says
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Twin fossil fuel shocks could accelerate global shift to clean energy, report says

Twin shocks to global fossil fuel supply—triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2026 disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—could accelerate the world’s shift to clean energy, according to a new report by Ember. With renewables now cheaper and faster to deploy, the crisis may mark a structural turning point toward electrification and declining fossil fuel demand.