The UAE's investments in Africa, particularly in renewable energy, could provide crucial funding for energy transitions, but raise concerns about labor rights and environmental protections.
Emirati companies have announced $110bn in projects in Africa between 2019 and 2023, with $72bn dedicated to renewable energy, surpassing investments from other nations.
Despite the welcome from African leaders for Emirati investments, activists warn of the UAE's poor labor rights record and insufficient attention to environmental standards.
African nations are in urgent need of funding for their energy transitions, and Emirati investors are stepping in where Western powers have pulled back.
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