Nigeria, March 20 -- The Powering Africa Summit opened with a clear shift toward execution, as Summit Sponsor Sun Africa and senior government leaders called for bankable projects, scalable infrastructure and deeper US-Africa investment ties.

Adam Cortese, CEO of Sun Africa, framed energy as the backbone of industrial growth and cross-Atlantic partnership. "Energy isn't just a commodity. It's the lifeblood that connects these pillars, driving economic growth, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic," he said.

Pointing to projects already underway, Mr Cortese highlighted the role of US-Africa collaboration in delivering infrastructure on the ground. "These aren't just power plants. They're arteries of progress, delivering ...