Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Introduction -- 1 State of Play -- 1.1 A Changing Global Context With Regard to Africa -- 1.2 Affordably Supplying Energy to All Africans Is Currently the Top Priority -- 1.3 Efficiency Keeps Modern Energy Affordable as Africa's Demand for It Rises -- 1.4 Solar Energy Will Power Africa's Economic Future -- 1.5 Africa's Own Demand for Gas and Oil Is the Focus of This Decade's Production -- 1.6 Africa's Availability of Critical Minerals Represents a Significant Economic Opportunity -- 1.7 Africa Has the Potential to Dominate the Production of Renewable Hydrogen -- 1.8 Africa's New Energy Economy Must Prioritize People -- 1.9 Finances Must Be Allocated for Adaptation to Climate Change -- 1.10 The Future of Africa's Energy Is Dependent On Expanding Financial Access -- 1.11 Africa Requires More Robust Global Energy Assistance -- 1.12 Africa's Energy Prospects -- 1.13 International Collaboration Drives Global Efforts to Achieve Zero Emissions Across Continents -- 1.14 Harnessing Inspiration: Denmark and Bhutan Pave the Way for Africa's Net Zero Journey -- 1.15 Africa's Pivotal Role in Accelerating Global Net Zero Transition -- 1.16 The Tendency of Africa to Switch to Net Zero Energy -- References -- 2 Africa's Current Economic Issues -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Historical Context of Economic Development in Africa -- 2.2.1 Colonialism and Its Impact On Africa's Economy -- 2.2.1.1 The Case of South Africa -- 2.2.1.2 The Case of Nigeria -- 2.2.2 Post-Independence Economic Strategies and Their Outcomes in Africa -- 2.2.2.1 Import Substitution Industrialization -- 2.2.2.2 Export-Led Growth -- 2.2.2.3 Import Substitution With Export Promotion -- 2.2.2.4 Structural Adjustment Programs -- 2.2.2.5 Regional Integration.