African leaders, policymakers, energy experts and development stakeholders have called for stronger African-led approaches to expanding clean cooking access and addressing energy poverty across the continent. The call was made on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, during the pre-launch of the African Clean Cooking Transition (ACCT) Forum at the African Union Hall in New York, held on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). Organised by the Global Sustainable Energy & Leadership (G-SEL) Network in collaboration with the African Energy Commission (AFREC) of the...