How can Africa make the best of its energy resources?

Published: May 10, 2022, 1 a.m.

After European nations imposed sanctions on Russia, many are looking to Africa for an alternative energy supply. \n \nBut while this could be an opportunity for some countries, it also highlights global inequalities when it comes to access to electricity. \n \nAlan hears from an energy expert who says funding is needed for developing renewable technologies \u2013 and from a legal expert who\u2019s helped countries negotiate energy deals with foreign countries. \n \n\u201cDid you know Africa\u2019s total installed energy capacity is less than Germany\u2019s and yet Germany has a population of about 83 million people and Africa now has about 1.3 billion?\u201d\n \nPresenter: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja)\nGuests: Jakke Cilliers of ISS Africa and legal expert, Stephen Karangizi.