Whose finger on the switch? The case for energy sovereignty in Africa
The Mail & Guardian | 14.05.2026 11:00
With shocks becoming more frequent, from Covid to Ukraine to the current US-initiated energy crisis, resilience in Africa is no longer about managing isolated disruptions. It is about constant adjustment and reform. African states have introduced emergency conservation and consumer support measures to shield citizens from fossil fuel price volatility. Yet long queues continue to form at fuel stations.