Africa's electricity access rose to 61% in 2023, driven by off-grid solar and mini-grids, yet 563 million people remain unconnected. Clean cooking access lags at 35%, causing nearly 500,000 premature deaths yearly.
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Africa’s energy transition gathers pace but remains uneven, with renewables leading fragile gains toward universal access
35% clean cooking access
61% electricity access (2023)
Nearly 500,000 premature deaths annually
563 Million people without electricity