Africa’s Oil Dependency Trap — and the Clean Energy Exit - Author: Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo

Over 30 African nations are net importers of oil—many with weak currencies, fragile economies, and vast untapped renewable resources. This dependency drains national budgets, inflates trade deficits, and exposes entire populations to global price shocks. The path forward? Not just “clean energy” for climate’s sake, but a resilient, economically sound transition to energy independence. Current…