Thursday
May 7
2026

Analysis: Powering Peace: Can Renewable Energy Help End Africa’s Conflicts?

By Andrew Hyde

When armed groups began threatening a community in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that had recently gained access to solar-powered electricity, something unexpected happened. Rather than flee, residents rushed to protect their mini-grid. They put themselves at risk to keep the lights on.

Source: NewSecurityBeat (link opens in a new window)

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energy access, global development, human rights, off-grid energy, renewable energy, rural development, solar