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Lerato Mataboge
Coverage of Lerato Mataboge in the Nexus archive.
Chris Wrightperson2William Rutoperson2International Energy Agencyorganization2clean cookingtopic2U.S. Department of Energyorganization1propanetopic1African Unionorganization1Kenyaplace1Africa Clean Cooking Summitorganization1Jonas Gahr Storeperson1Fatih Birolperson1ethanoltopic1biogastopic1Liquefied Petroleum Gastopic1
- US DOE pushes for greater propane exports to Africa
The US Department of Energy is promoting increased propane exports to Africa as part of a strategy to replace harmful cooking fuels with cleaner alternatives. The Trump administration emphasizes trade over aid, framing propane as a commercial opportunity to address energy access while advancing US economic interests.
- Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Africa has secured $900 million in new clean cooking commitments, adding to the $2.2 billion pledged in 2024, to expand access to cleaner fuels and stoves across the continent. The funding aims to address the 1 billion people still relying on polluting fuels, which contribute to 850,000 premature deaths annually.