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Last update: 2 hours agoWAAS 2026 Watch: Nigeria and West Africa’s push for cleaner mobility is colliding with reality—stakeholders at the West Africa Automotive Show flagged weak financing, policy inconsistency, skills gaps, poor infrastructure and affordability as the main brakes on CNG and EV adoption. Energy Security & Prices: The Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz squeeze is still reshaping African fuel and fertilizer costs, while oil prices edge up on renewed shipping-risk chatter. Grid Storage Momentum: Battery storage is accelerating globally, and the sub-Saharan region is starting to scale—an important signal for power reliability as renewables grow. South Africa Power Moves: Eskom and Energy Vault signed on for grid-scale gravity storage, adding to the country’s push to firm supply. Downstream Tension: Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is back in the spotlight as it challenges ongoing petrol import licence issuance—another test of “energy independence” in practice. Digital Inclusion: Africa’s internet access remains constrained by cost and skills, even as connectivity expands—digital inclusion is still the make-or-break theme. Governance & Sovereignty: Kenya’s France defence pact, granting foreign troops legal immunity, is reigniting debate over sovereignty and accountability.
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