African countries will not transition to cleaner energy at the expense of their people or follow an agenda set by the developed world.
Energy ministers from around the continent agree that climate change is a pressing issue, but are adamant that the transition to a clean energy can’t come at the expense of its peopleAfrican countries are heading to the COP27 climate conference in Egypt next month with one voice: they
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