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African countries plan to present a unified energy stance at COP27, acknowledging the need for fossil fuels to support economic growth and electricity access. The African Union emphasizes that fossil fuels remain essential in the short term while promoting renewable energy.

Concerns have been raised about meeting financing commitments made by developed nations to developing countries. With 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking electricity, the focus is on utilizing diverse energy sources to combat energy poverty.