# African Union Infrastructure and Energy commissioner, Lerato Mataboge, says Africa’s development is stalled by a lack of belief in its potential and not resource scarcity. Speaking at the Youth Energy Summit in Cape Town, Mataboge reaffirmed the AU’s Agenda 2063 vision, championing youth-led innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and renewable energy. She urged governments to empower youth and invest in infrastructure that ensures energy access, resilience, and inclusive growth across the continent.
AU’s Mataboge warns Africa’s growth blocked by energy skepticism