Can green hydrogen build urban resilience in Africa?

• By combining urban investment with green hydrogen support, the EU positions hydrogen not just as an export fuel but as a local solution for cleaner, more resilient African cities. 

• The guarantee de-risks the building of infrastructure, enabling private capital to enter fragile urban markets, a strategic move that empowers cities to adopt low-carbon energy systems and build resilient economies.

• Our take: By aligning hydrogen development with local needs, these initiatives signal a welcome shift: hydrogen is no longer just about pipelines and export—it’s about empowering African cities.… Read more (2 min)

Funding tracker: Southern Africa ousts North Africa for once

• This reversal is a stark contrast to March 2025, when North African countries received 91.2% of green hydrogen commitments as Southern Africa, trailed with only 8.6%.

• While Mozambique pulled in $33.23 billion, Egypt secured a comparatively smaller $7.5 billion, and Algeria just $32 million.

• Our take: Southern and North Africa's dominance in green hydrogen investments in March and April affirms the two regions' pivotal role in Africa's renewable energy future..… Read more (2 min)

Algeria taps EU funds to build green hydrogen framework

• North African nations are increasingly positioning green hydrogen as a hedge against fossil fuel dependency and as a lever for export-driven clean growth. 

• The EU’s support for Algeria shows that well-articulated plans can draw funding—even in countries outside Africa’s usual hydrogen frontrunners.

• Our take: Algeria’s dual strategy of protecting fossil fuel revenues while preparing for green energy markets is forward-thinking, but the country must swiftly move beyond frameworks to tangible projects.… Read more (2 min)

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