Critical Lifelines

Understand the challenges and opportunities in water and energy security across Africa and their vital role in sustainable development.

Critical Lifelines

Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Solar and Hydro Finally Light Up Liberia? This $96 Million Project Hopes So

A new hybrid energy system aims to close Liberia’s electricity gap, but weak infrastructure, rising debt, and public mistrust could pull...
Portrait of Victoria Agbakwuru Victoria Agbakwuru
May 26, 2025 5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject

A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
Mar 17, 2025 5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

What If Clean Water Was a Privilege, Not a Right?

Millions live without clean water, facing daily struggles for survival—what happens when this basic need is denied?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
Jan 26, 2025 5 min read
Power Plant Illustration

Aba’s Geometric Power Plant and Future Prospects

The Geometric Power Plant promises to reshape Aba’s energy landscape, delivering reliable electricity and driving significant industrial and economic growth.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
Apr 15, 2024 6 min read

Addressing Nigeria’s Water Treatment Challenges and Impact on Communities

Despite various initiatives, Nigeria's water infrastructure is overwhelmed, leaving millions vulnerable to waterborne diseases.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
Mar 22, 2023 2 min read