Biden’s energy plan means lights out for Africa
NY Post
The Biden administration’s decision to impose oppressive, burdensome restrictions on developing African countries attempting to advance and lift themselves from destitution and dependence is profoundly concerning.
Energy poverty is at the heart of Africa’s development challenges.
No country on Earth became prosperous and self-reliant without access to affordable and plentiful energy.
Energy security is the prerequisite for industrialization, job creation, advanced health care and effective education systems.
Prosperity is only possible with ready access to inexpensive energy.
Congress initiated the successful, bipartisan Power Africa program in 2015, with the underlying legislation mandating a commonsense “all-of-the-above” energy strategy with both conventional and renewable sources.
The grim news coming out of the Middle East casts a dark cloud over prospects for the region. But there are developments pointing towards a different, more positive road ahead. Last week’s publication of a study into the curriculum taught in schools in Saudi Arabia is one such opportunity. In fact, the strides being made in Saudi education are an instructive insight into how the region as a whole might actually look one day.