Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged African nations, including Nigeria, to cease the export of Lithium, which is essential for electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Nigeria is noted as a significant exporter of Lithium in Africa, although the majority of its exports are not specified in detail.

A study tracking 3,139 power plants in Africa reveals that fossil fuels continue to dominate the continent's electricity generation, with only about 57% of the population having access to electricity, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve the United Nations goal of universal access to affordable electricity by 2030, rapid expansion of electricity generation is necessary. However, this expansion poses challenges related to water resources and climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, particularly coal-fired ones.

During a high-level forum on tree-powered bioeconomies in Nairobi, African leaders and experts advocated for the development of tree-based industries as a new avenue for economic growth. The event was organized by the Landscape Alliance, previously known as CIFOR-ICRAF.

As global temperatures rise, surface water sources in Africa are becoming increasingly erratic, leading to concerns about water availability. Approximately 400 million people in Africa lack access to basic drinking water services. However, scientists are focusing on mapping and monitoring the continent's groundwater, which is estimated to be 0.66 million cubic kilometers, significantly more than the freshwater in all of Africa's lakes combined, to prepare for future climate challenges.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for a united African strategy to develop the continent's solid mineral resources during a speech in Abuja. He urged African nations to shift focus from exporting raw materials to enhancing value addition, industrialization, and regional collaboration, according to Vanguard.

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Tanzania, led by James L. Laizer, chaired the African Group and advocated for a careful strategy regarding the phase-out of fossil fuels among African nations. The call for bold action highlights Tanzania's commitment to balancing tourism and environmental conservation while addressing energy needs.