African countries argue that efforts to move away from fossil fuels will not succeed without additional financing for clean energy systems and industrial development. According to commentary reported by The Conversation Africa and summarized by AllAfrica, representatives from African governments make the case to wealthy nations that they need to support the transition with funding for energy infrastructure, “green” industrial growth, and mineral processing capacity within Africa. The argument is tied to a recent meeting attended by 57 governments focused on phasing out fossil fuels. The sources state that the transition requires not only renewable power deployment but also the ability to build and run related infrastructure—such as generation, grid and distribution systems—so countries can meet energy needs while supporting economic development. They also emphasize value-added opportunities from locally processing minerals used in energy technologies, rather than relying mainly on exporting raw materials. Overall, the reporting presents the demand for financial support as central to enabling African countries to carry out a fossil-fuel phase-out while pursuing industrialisation and strengthening domestic energy capabilities.