China’s energy policy is full of contradictions

Petrol smuggling has had a negative impact on Benin’s relations with its giant neighbour Nigeria

A start-up school teaching work skills to women aims to narrow Guatemala’s gender gap

At current trends, India will not achieve important climate goals

Covid-19 has dramatically reduced energy consumption around the world, providing an opportunity for a rethink

Donor governments must not let Covid-19 undo the development success of past decades

Many Ugandans still rely on traditional biomass for energy purposes

Labour-intensive public employment schemes build vital infrastructure and alleviate poverty at the same time

Journalists in Libya work in an atmosphere of fear and lawlessness

Power cuts hit Zambia’s economy hard