Month: September 2024

 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. […]

 EAHS held yet another successful conference, bringing together more than 80 leading UN Agencies/NGOs and over 600 delegates. This think-tank event was attended by leading experts from the humanitarian and private sectors to outline the roadmap for the sustainable development of Africa. Closing the digital divide is one of the prime conditions for lasting success. IEC Telecom (www.IEC-Telecom.com), an esteemed international leader in satellite communications, joined the event to reveal […]

 With plans to increase the share of natural gas in its energy matrix to 25% by 2025, Angola is promoting investments in both associated and non-associated gas ventures. Already a major LNG exporter, Angola’s gas market offers lucrative opportunities, particularly across the LPG, gas-to-power and distribution industries.  A panel discussion during the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) (https://apo-opa.co/4dTAlmt) strategic track will share insight into the country’s emerging role as a regional gas […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Engineer Hassan El-Khatib. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, stated that the meeting reviewed the strategic axes for advancing the investment and trade sector in the coming period, in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030. This strategy has been developed through partnership and dialogue among the various stakeholders in Egypt's investment […]

 President Isaias Afwerki on 6 September met and held talks in Beijing with General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council. The two leaders engaged in extensive discussions on the current situation in Sudan, the bilateral ties between their countries, as well as regional and global matters of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Mr. Osman Saleh, Eritrea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Tsegay Tesfatsion, Eritrea’s Ambassador to […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of State and Member of the Saudi Cabinet, Dr. Essam Bin Saeed. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Interior, Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, as well as the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmad Fahmy, said the Saudi Interior Minister […]

 The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://ISDBInstitute.org/) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its flagship Islamic Finance Strategic Mapping Framework (IF-MAP, formerly IF-CAF) (https://apo-opa.co/4cXPwti) pilot exercise in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This comprehensive assessment, conducted in collaboration with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), aimed to identify key opportunities and challenges within the country's Islamic finance sector. The pilot initiative of IF-MAP was launched (https://apo-opa.co/3MyooGO) in June 2023, and […]

 In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, UNICEF Libya has received $1,750,000 in funding from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). This support will significantly enhance UNICEF’s efforts to meet the urgent needs of Sudanese children and their families seeking safety in Libya. “Children are bearing the brunt of this crisis, facing severe risks to their health, safety, and well-being,” said Mohammed Fayyazi, UNICEF Representative in Libya. “This […]