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A view of discarded solar panel components at the Gioto dumping site. The rising production of solar panels is expected to contribute to a surge in electronic waste.

Today in Africa — April 30, 2027: Africa’s Energy Crossroads: Clean Power Risks and Fossil Fuel Realities

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On April 30, coverage includes: Africa’s growing energy dilemma, as leaders defend continued oil production in the name of development, while experts warn that the continent’s clean energy push could bring a rising public health cost through unsafe battery recycling and toxic lead exposure.

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April 30, 2026