Urban passenger transport is one of the most significant sources of fossil energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission, especially in developing countries. The rapid growth of urban transport makes it a critical target for carbon reduction… The scope of the study involves all stakeholders within the transport sector in Nairobi including petrol stations, public service vehicles (matatus) and electric vehicles.

The value added in LIB is exponentially increasing, from mining and refining up to the production of electric vehicles. African countries aspire to participate not only in the beneficiation stages but also in the precursor and cell production stages, and ultimately in cell assembly. Much of the global reserves of critical minerals required for manufacturing lithium-ion EV batteries (lithium, cobalt, manganese, and natural graphite) are located in the DRC, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and South Africa.

An opportunity for startups operating in Morocco to receive match grant funding with an investment from UM6P and Ambo Ventures, as well as technical assistance across both business and climate domains.

Africa’s current internal trade is low, making up only about 10 per cent of its total trade... AfCFTA, a new trade agreement, has created Africa's first continent-wide free trade area that could generate greater economic benefits by embracing 54 out of 55 countries with 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of US $ 3.4 trillion (World Bank Group, 2022)...