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Ramaphosa Unveils €15.5 Billion Renewable Energy Initiative for Africa

11/22/2025

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced pledges to expand renewable energy across Africa at Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables event in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025.
The European Union committed €7 billion, bringing total to €15.5 billion to generate about 27 gigawatts of clean power.
The program aims to improve electricity access for 17.5 million households.
Ramaphosa urged global partners to maintain engagement and expressed optimism about Africa’s energy future.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced pledges to expand renewable energy across Africa at Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables event in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025.
The European Union committed €7 billion, bringing total to €15.5 billion to generate about 27 gigawatts of clean power.
The program aims to improve electricity access for 17.5 million households.
Ramaphosa urged global partners to maintain engagement and expressed optimism about Africa’s energy future.