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Bad Gains: Effects of Fossil Fuel Energy on Africa

Enongene Rex Nkumbe

Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · pp. 25–33 · Published 18 Nov 2020

10.9734/jenrr/2020/v6i330170

Abstract

Energy is indispensable to global economic development and human development. Through the course of history, different energy sources have been used to fuel economic growth and better human life. The fossil economy fuelled unprecedented economic growth that was not possible with previous energy epochs. The development brought about by fossil fuels has not been beneficial for all and this paper argues that fossil fuel energy sources; specifically oil and gas have had more of negative political and socio-cultural implications for Africa. Using secondary data sources from books, articles and reports, the study finds out that oil resources have helped is sustaining dictatorships and socioeconomic hardship in oil producing countries in Africa.

Africa energy energy transition fossil fuels.

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