International Day of Clean Energy: Empowering Women and Transforming Lives in Africa

International Day of Clean Energy January 26th: African Development Bank promotes women’s empowerment through sustainable energy business development. When Grace Akingurwaruh signed up to become a seller of coal-efficient, improved-cooking stoves, she had no idea that she’d be successful enough to purchase her first smartphone – a godsend which enables her to remain in regular contact with her customers and get new business.

Africa’s Role in Supplying Critical Minerals for the Green Energy Revolution

As the global economy pivots towards sustainability, the demand for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements (REEs) has surged. These materials are the cornerstone of modern clean energy technologies, powering everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy storage systems. Africa, endowed with vast deposits of these resources, is increasingly at the forefront of the green energy transition. But how can the continent navigate its opportunities and challenges in this burgeoning sector?

Atlantic Lithium Makes History on Ghana Stock Exchange

On May 13th, 2024, Atlantic Lithium made history by becoming the first lithium-focused company to trade on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) under the ticker “ALLGH.” This milestone marks the beginning of Ghana’s first lithium mine, the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, which is set to produce 365,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually. The listing offers Ghanaians a unique investment opportunity and signifies a major step in the country’s economic and green energy transition efforts.