Africa is frequently referred to as the "dark continent," as it is one of the most energy-poor continents despite its vast mineral wealth, which has aided development, particularly in the west, but at the expense of the continent's majority poor. These minerals are essential for the green transition. But is Africa positioning itself to benefit from this transition? Africa suffers the most from climate change while contributing the least, yet it is the continent that now must keep its minerals down to save the overheating globe, despite those with historical responsibilities not doing much to help the continent do so. Why must Africa shape conversations on just transition? Others have shaped the continent's news over the years. Until recently, climate and environmental issues were mainly a thing for the foreign media, as politics dominated the local. Africa Climate Conversations (ACC) believes Africa must shape these narratives among others for the benefit of its current and future generations, and the ACC podcast will do its best to lead in shaping these narratives.