Why Africa Must Build Energy Capacity Fast
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Africa needs to strengthen its energy sector in a hurry. The continent is the most underdeveloped on the planet, and today approximately 600 million Africans lack access to electricity. These numbers are in danger of skyrocketing if African leadership does not massively expand its energy production capacities and grid infrastructure, as the population is expected to double between now and 2050. In fact, experts predict that by midcentury, a quarter of the global population will be in sub-Saharan Africa. Meeting the needs of this growing population…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on March 29, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.