Under the theme “United Africa”, the 2025 edition of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) marks a turning point in the continent’s energy history. From Cape Town, Africa raises its voice with conviction to defend its priorities, shape its own development models, and demand a just energy transition centered on its people. This time, Africa is not asking for a seat at the table—it is claiming it with leadership.
The participation of heads of state, ministers, regulators, and senior officials from 33 African countries reflects the scale of the continent’s collective commitment. Key figures such as Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, join a diverse list of leaders representing the political and technical core of the new energy Africa. Senegalese candidate for the African Development Bank presidency, Amadou Hott, embodies this new generation of Africans driving bold decisions.
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AEF 2025 will serve as the epicenter of momentum behind Mission 300, an initiative aiming to connect 300 million Africans to energy by 2030. The project, born from the continent’s own needs, represents Africa’s firm step from ambition to implementation. Rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu, Africa is advocating for a global energy transition that is fair, cooperative, and led by African voices.
Beyond statistics and speeches, the forum will showcase the continent’s rich social and cultural fabric. The Africa Challenge Cup will bring the spirit of unity to the football pitch, while the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) will welcome over 4,000 young Africans already shaping the energy sector. African companies and committed allies are not just sponsors of this effort—they are active partners in progress.
As Simon Gosling, Managing Director of EnergyNet, stated: “Time is the biggest barrier to energy access.” But today, Africa is no longer waiting. Africa is acting, leading, and building. AEF 2025 is more than a summit—it is a declaration of energy sovereignty, a continental call for unity, and a powerful reminder that the future of global energy is also being written in Africa.
