Dar es Salaam, Jan. 30 -- DAR ES SALAAM: ACADEMICS and analysts have lauded the Dar es Sa laam Energy Declaration, adopted by African Heads of State, as a potential catalyst for boosting electricity access and driving economic growth across the continent.

They emphasise the need for swift and comprehensive implementation to truly transform Africas energy land scape.

The declaration was adopted during the African Energy Summit, co-organised by the World Bank and the African Development Bank at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam from Monday to Tuesday.

The summit brought together about 25 African Heads of State, over 40 heads of international organisations, 25 energy-focused billionaires and more ...