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There is no net-zero without Africa

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‘There is no net zero without Africa,’ says Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation. Africa holds vast potential for the energy transition, with 40% of the world’s critical minerals and 60% of the best renewable energy sources. Yet today, it accounts for less than 2% of global clean energy investment. In our latest film, Samaila Zubairu explains why unlocking finance is the key to turning potential into progress, and how African-led solutions are already showing what’s possible.

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