Africa seeks energy solutions at Dar es Salaam summit

A crucial summit opened in Dar es Salaam, drawing African leaders to address the continent’s energy challenges.

The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit aims to tackle Africa’s energy deficit, focusing on providing electricity to 300 million people by 2030.

More than 1,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, and private sector representatives, convened to discuss transformative energy solutions.

Notable attendees include Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, reflecting the summit’s high-profile nature.

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank president, stressed the urgency of energy investments to fuel economic growth and job creation.

“Universal electricity powers industries, creates jobs, and transforms economies,” Adesina declared, calling energy the backbone of Africa’s future.

He linked energy access to migration issues, emphasizing, “Insects migrate from darkness to light. Africa needs 100% electricity access to address migration.”

Leaders echoed these sentiments, underscoring the need to expand energy networks to the most remote communities.

Financial challenges in achieving universal energy access dominated discussions, with calls for global partnerships and increased funding.

Participants agreed that energy is essential for economic transformation and committed to collaborative, sustainable solutions.

The summit will culminate in the adoption of the Dar es Salaam Declaration and the Africa Energy Compact.

These frameworks will guide investments and policies over the next five years, shaping Africa’s energy landscape.

The event, running until Jan. 28, is a pivotal moment in Africa’s quest for sustainable and inclusive energy access.

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