Africa is at a pivotal moment to shape its energy future and economic prospects for years to come. It grapples with a paradox: a continent rich in energy resources yet plagued by pervasive energy poverty. More than 600 million people, equivalent to 10 times the population of South Africa, lack access to reliable, modern energy sources. Additionally, nearly 970 million people, three times the size of the United States population, rely on traditional biomass for cooking, lacking access to a clean alternative. These sobering realities confront Africa as the world hurtles towards the energy transition. The continent’s energy deficit places…
Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Vincent Obisie-Orlu is a Natural Resource Governance Researcher at Good Governance Africa. He holds a BA in International Relations and Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. His work focuses on natural resource governance of critical minerals, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues, sustainable finance, and energy policy in light of the energy transition.
