Month: December 2025

  The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, received Mr. André Ciseau, Secretary General of the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), for a courtesy call at State House,Tuesday morning.  President Herminie extended a warm welcome to Mr. Ciseau and commended PMAESA for its valuable role in facilitating knowledge exchange and disseminating comprehensive information on port operations across Anglophone countries in the Eastern and Southern African […]

  Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia&Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of More Than a Mother. The […]

  Global LNG supply is set to surge from 2027, driven by new projects and expanded production in the U.S. and Qatar. Bloomberg’s Global LNG Market Outlook 2030 forecasts global supply reaching 594 million tons by 2030 – a 42% increase from 2024 – with a projected 15-million-ton oversupply in international markets. While geopolitical risks and potential project delays could shift this balance, the prospect of sustained LNG surplus poses […]

  While Africa possesses vast hydrocarbon resources, decades of underdeveloped infrastructure continue to limit the economic potential of its oil and gas sector. In 2025, several major pipeline projects exemplify both the promise of Africa’s energy future and the persistent challenges that delay its realization. These projects are more than engineering undertakings—they are strategic levers for industrialization, regional integration, and economic transformation. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) remains […]

  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomed the peace initiative presented by the Transitional Government of Sudan to the United Nations Security Council. The AUC Chairperson described the initiative as a comprehensive and forward-looking framework that demonstrates a profound understanding of the severe crisis confronting Sudan and its people, as well as a sincere commitment to ending hostilities, halting violence, alleviating humanitarian suffering, and […]

  As African oil-producing nations seek to boost output and attract new capital, regulatory reform has emerged as a key catalyst. Countries such as Angola, Nigeria and the Republic of Congo demonstrate how clear frameworks, transparent licensing and targeted incentives can accelerate investment. As emerging producers gain prominence across the continent, lessons from Africa’s largest oil and gas markets show that the right reforms do more than improve governance – […]

  Ending energy poverty in Africa requires scalable, reliable and lower-carbon energy systems – and Angola’s accelerating gas agenda is emerging as one of the continent’s most compelling pathways forward. Through projects such as the New Gas Consortium (NGC), new discoveries and a supportive policy and infrastructure framework, Angola is positioning natural gas as a cornerstone of regional energy security. This shift reflects more than diversification: it offers a replicable […]

  Sosthène Nguema Nguema, Minister of Oil and Gas, Gabon has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Libya Energy&Economic Summit 2026 – taking place in Tripoli from January 24-26. The announcement highlights Gabon’s ongoing efforts to attract international investment and advance strategic reforms in its oil and gas sector. Minister Nguema assumed office in May 2025 and has since led a comprehensive modernization of Gabon’s hydrocarbons framework. Under […]

  The government of Senegal has approved the studies conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the National Cattle Identification and Tracking System (SNITB) following a national workshop held on December 23-24, 2025, in Diamniadio, Senegal. The workshop, which brought together public authorities, private sector stakeholders, professional organizations, and technical partners, was chaired by Mabouba Diagne, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock. This event marked […]