Month: September 2024

 In a powerful address delivered at the China-Africa Private Sector Cooperation Forum on September 7, 2024, in Shenzhen, China, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana made a compelling case for stronger China-Africa economic collaboration, highlighting Ghana’s efforts toward industrialization, agricultural modernization, and green development. His speech, delivered as part of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), outlined the transformative opportunities for investment in Ghana while emphasizing the country’s strategic […]

 HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia Sara Beysolow Nyanti, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.Distributed by APO Group on behalf […]

 At the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) High-Level Meeting in Beijing on September 5, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo highlighted the critical need for China-Africa collaboration in industrialization, agricultural modernization, and green development. Addressing the summit co-chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that these three pillars are vital for Africa’s modernization and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). President […]

 HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar Amadou Diem, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening the bilateral relations, wishing him success in his future duties.Distributed by APO […]

 In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have been forced to close due to violence and insecurity as of June 2024, impacting the learning of hundreds of thousands of children across the region, highlights the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Children’s right to an education must be protected as the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance.  Across […]

 The Angolan upstream oil and gas sector is expected to record a growth rate (https://apo-opa.co/4deumaR) of more than 1.5% during the period 2022 to 2027, with an investment pipeline of up to $60 billion anticipated for the country. On the back of a six-year licensing round and enhanced demand for locally-sourced petroleum, the country is witnessing a robust pipeline of projects, spearheaded by a suite of global and regional companies. […]

 As the global energy landscape shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable sources, Africa’s oil and gas sector faces challenges in securing financing for upstream projects. Nearly $3 billion was mobilized toward African energy projects in 2023 – with a significant portion directed towards natural gas – according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). As global markets evolve, African financing strategies must adapt to support both economic growth and long-term sustainability. […]