Energy Transition
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Sahrawi Engineer Warns Green Economy Risks Perpetuating Resource Exploitation
Sahrawi agricultural engineer Taleb Ibrahim warns that Western Sahara's fragile desert faces growing threats from both climate change and ongoing resource extraction, arguing that the green economy could become a new excuse for continued occupation and plunder.
Libya sets date for national energy transition summit in Tripoli
Libya's Ministry of Oil and Gas will bring together energy sector institutions in Tripoli on 24 September for a national conference focused on just and sustainable energy transition, aiming to chart a path for the country's energy future.
Algeria faces fiscal strain as non-oil sectors struggle to offset energy losses
Algeria's push to diversify away from oil and gas is showing early momentum in industry and mining, yet the country's public finances remain exposed as energy revenues falter and the budget deficit widens beyond 10 percent of GDP.
Egypt weighs solar expansion and green finance in local development
Egypt's government is considering a broader rollout of solar power and energy-efficiency technologies across agriculture, industry and services, aiming to cut energy use and emissions. Officials are also exploring green finance and community-led initiatives.