Africa commits to electricity plan for 300 million people

African leaders have pledged to provide electricity to 300 million people across the continent by 2030. The ambitious target was formalized in the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, adopted on Monday during the Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania.

The summit, held under the theme ‘Powering Africa for Reliable, Affordable, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Clean Energy for All’, brought together heads of state and key stakeholders to address the continent’s persistent energy crisis.

The initiative, known as ‘Mission 300’, was launched in April by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of efforts to accelerate electrification.

Reading the declaration, AfDB Secretary-General Vincent Nmehielle emphasized the critical need for immediate action. To support the initiative, the AfDB has committed $18.2 billion, while the World Bank has pledged $22…