Africa Ministerial Roundtable: Chairs` Summary
(WorldNews Africa)

African ministers representing around two-thirds of the continent`s energy consumption, 60% of GDP and nearly half of its population met with global energy leaders via videoconference on 30 June 2020. As Africa`s energy sector faces the dual impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic recession, participants agreed that sound government policies and enhanced investment are more important and necessary than ever to enhance the continent`s economic transformation; ensure sufficient, affordable, reliable energy for all citizens; and drive inclusive, just and sustainable, energy transitions. 2020 started as a year of optimism across Africa`s energy sector. But continued energy progress...