Access to clean and affordable energy is one of the strongest predictors of human development. In rural Africa, where electricity access remains below 30 percent in many countries, energy poverty

Gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is a policy and productivity issue. The absence of women in technical education and professional practice constrains innovation, weakens the human

Africa’s energy transition is often described in terms of megawatts, pipelines, and investment flows. Yet the decisive factor in whether the continent meets its 2030 and 2050 targets lies not

The WEN-Africa Conference in Lusaka is anticipated to serve as a pivotal moment in the continent's energy and gender agenda. It will bring together leaders from both the public and

In Africa, the urgency of a just energy transition is matched by the reality of persistent gender inequality. As nations across the region seek to expand electricity access, accelerate climate

“You can’t lead a sector you’ve never been allowed to step into.” This one sentence captures the challenge faced by thousands of young women across Africa who are eager, capable,

“If energy powers development, then gender inclusion defines how equitably that development is shared.” Africa stands at the edge of an energy transformation. With abundant renewable resources, a rapidly growing

“You can’t become what you can’t see.” This single line encapsulates the quiet but profound reason why girls are missing from Africa’s energy workforce. Despite a continent rich in innovation,

  Africa’s energy transition is not a question of if but how, and for whom. Across the continent, nations are accelerating their shift toward cleaner, decentralized, and more resilient energy

The conventional metrics of energy access electrification rates, generation capacity, grid expansion do not tell the full story. They paint an incomplete picture that often obscures systemic disparities in how