President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, highlighted Africa's advantageous position in harnessing green hydrogen for industrial transformation and economic growth. He emphasized the continent's abundant renewable resources, such as solar irradiance and wind power, that could be leveraged for large-scale renewable energy projects. The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance aims to significantly increase green hydrogen production by 2050, leading to the creation of millions of new jobs in member states. President Ramaphosa stressed the importance of establishing favorable policy frameworks, certification systems, and market access to drive the development of the green hydrogen sector in Africa. He acknowledged the challenges, including high capital costs and competition from fossil fuels, but called for unity and urgency in building an African-led hydrogen economy. The summit also highlighted international collaborations, with Germany offering support through mechanisms like H2Global and focusing on market access and offtake opportunities for green steel and fertilizer production. South Africa, under its Hydrogen South Africa program, is investing in local hydrogen production, industrial use, and integrating renewable energy into industrial development goals. President Ramaphosa framed green hydrogen as essential for Africa's energy independence, climate resilience, and industrial transformation, positioning it as a bridge to a new export industry and emphasizing its significance beyond just an energy source. The summit aligns with South Africa's G20 vision of prioritizing just energy transitions and placing green hydrogen at the core of its climate resilience and industrialization agenda.