African Leaders Urge Shift from Electricity Consumption to Industrial Energy Production

At the Future of Energy Conference 2026, policymakers emphasized that African nations must leverage energy infrastructure to drive industrialization and economic transformation rather than merely expanding household access.

26 Aug, 17:57 — 26 Aug, 17:57

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Future of Energy Conference: Africa must power production, not just consumption – Policy leaders

African countries must move beyond expanding electricity access for household consumption and focus on using energy as a catalyst for industrialisation, value addition and economic transformation, policy leaders at the Future of Energy Conference 2026 have said.

By Clara Seshie

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African Leaders Urge Shift from Electricity Consumption to Industrial Energy Production

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