Oil and gas industries represent the greater part of many African economies, yet they appear to contribute little to broader societal development. African lawyer and author NJ Ayuk joins us to discuss the ways African nations can properly manage their oil resources to promote economic prosperity.
Dig Baby Dig. King Coal Still Has an Important Role to Play in Africa Today and Tomorrow
March 15, 2025
In the march to net zero, coal usage is the villain in the story. Industrialized nations demonize coal for its negative environmental effects: Coal combustion releases pollutants linked to smog and respiratory illness, from carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide to nitrogen oxides to mercury and lead.