Africa’s Energy Future: China’s Role and the Power of Data

CGSP's inaugural Forum, Africa’s Energy Future and China: Gauging the Price of Power, October 16, 2025.

As Africa confronts persistent energy gaps and mounting development challenges, China’s growing role in the continent’s electricity sector has far-reaching economic and geopolitical implications.

Understanding the scope and impact of Chinese investment is crucial—not only for powering Africa’s industrial and social development but also for shaping how African countries engage with global partners.

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