As AI reshapes global energy systems, Africa risks becoming a consumer—not a co-creator—of the intelligence driving its own power future. This article explores how digital dependency, infrastructure gaps, and policy inaction could widen inequality—and what must be done to reverse it.
The energy transition is no longer just about access to electricity—it’s about access to the data, algorithms, and systems that control it. Without intentional strategy, Africa could once again be left out of a technological revolution unfolding in its name.
AI has the potential to unlock smarter, faster, and more equitable energy systems across the continent—but only if Africa builds the capacity to deploy it on its own terms. This piece lays out the bold, necessary steps to ensure that Africa’s energy future is not just electrified, but intelligent, inclusive, and sovereign.
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