Minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper are vital to the global shift towards clean energy, and Africa has some of the world's largest reserves. But questions remain over how much of the economic value from these resources stays on the continent. Experts meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, are discussing how stronger governance, greater transparency and local participation could help African countries turn their mineral wealth into jobs, investment and broader economic growth. Innocent Semosa reports

<p>Minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper are vital to the global shift towards clean energy, and Africa has some of the world's largest reserves. But questions remain over how much of the economic value from these resources stays on the continent. Experts meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, are discussing how stronger governance, greater transparency and local participation could help African countries turn their mineral wealth into jobs, investment and broader economic growth. Innocent Semosa reports</p>