As the global financial landscape shifts toward decarbonization, Africa’s frontier markets—including Namibia, Senegal, and Uganda—face a critical paradox. While these nations hold vast untapped hydrocarbons capable of driving industrialization, international capital is increasingly diverted away from “long-cycle” fossil fuel projects. This event explores the tension between Africa’s right to develop its resources and the tightening constraints of global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mandates.