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November 26, 2025
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AU, EU to Deliver Clean Electricity Access to 100 Million Africans by 2030 in New Green Energy Pact
The commitment was outlined in the Joint Declaration issued at the close of the 7th AU–EU Summit, held on 24–25 November in Luanda. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Africa–EU Green Energy Initiative, aiming to provide at least 100 million Africans with access to clean electricity by 2030. This commitment was made at the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, marking 25 years of partnership between the blocs.
- The initiative will use Africa’s energy frameworks, including the Africa Single Electricity Market (AfSEM), to prioritize renewable energy for rural electrification and sustainable industrialization.
- The summit was co-chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, among other leaders.
- The declaration also focused on advancing transport, digital, and energy connectivity, aligning with the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.
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