By Kunle Odusola-Stevenson Africa stands at a defining moment in the evolution of its energy economy. For decades, the continent has exported crude while importing a substantial share of the refined petroleum products needed to power its transport systems, industries, businesses and households. This structural imbalance has transferred significant economic value outside the continent, while leaving African economies exposed to global supply disruptions, freight costs, price volatility and foreign-exchange pressures. That equation is beginning to change. Across the continent, refining is returning to the centre of the energy-security, investment and…
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