Month: February 2025

 With the Republic of Congo preparing to launch a new Gas Code and Gas Master Plan to incentivize investment across the natural gas value chain, the participation of investment companies in the country’s energy sector will be a requisite for international companies seeking to navigate complex government and corporate deals. The inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, taking place in Brazzaville from March 24-26, will feature the participation of some […]

 Secretary Chris Wright, U.S. Department of Energy, has been confirmed as a speaker and guest of honour at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place at JW Marriott Washington, D.C. across March 6-7. This is an important step to provide an answer to the question that all of African energy is now asking: how will the new Administration approach the strategic energy relationship between the U.S. and Africa? Under […]

  Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Film Award 2025 and Merck Foundation “Diaberes&Hypertension” Film Awards 2025- apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies, announced the winners of Merck Foundation’s FILM Awards “More […]

 The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), also known as the Africa Club, has announced the appointment of Samaila Zubairu as its new Chairperson. Mr. Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), succeeds AAMFI’s founding Chair, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His appointment was confirmed at the fifth meeting of the AAMFI Governing Council on […]

 On February 21st, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Hon. Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, National President of Liberian National Bar Association. The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Yin introduced China-Liberia relations, the meeting between the two heads of state，and the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and expressed his willingness to work with the legal community in Liberia to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in […]