Rich in resources, but struggling for power: Can Africa catch up with green transition?

Workers head out for a lunch break at the Olkaria Geothermal power plant, near Naivasha west of Kenya’s capital Nairobi

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As the world accelerates the transition to green energy, experts are raising concerns about the pressure on Africa to keep pace.

While renewable energy holds the promise of a more sustainable future, some critics question the feasibility of a swift transition, arguing that Africa, already the most affected by energy poverty, risks being further marginalised if the transition does not address its unique challenges.