Month: January 2026

  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr. Michel Raymond Pierre as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC), with effect from 1 January 2026. Mr. Pierre brings extensive experience in youth development, governance, stakeholder engagement, and programme management. He has worked closely with national and regional partners on youth empowerment initiatives and has demonstrated strong leadership in managing complex […]

  Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with Travelex, a market leader in foreign exchange services, to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership reinforces Mukuru's capabilities to provide accessible, safe, and convenient services to millions of customers who depend on remittances for daily needs. Positioned as a strategic alliance that will enhance reach to more customers, the partnership introduces Travelex […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative along with The […]

  As Libya reshapes its fiscal, regulatory and investment landscape to reestablish itself as a globally competitive hydrocarbons destination, the upcoming Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 has confirmed the participation of five senior legal, advisory and energy sector leaders. The speakers include Dr. Khaled Ben Othman, Chairman, Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy (LCOGRE); Fatima Swehli, Managing Director, FS Legal Services; Khalil Gentara, Director of Business Development, Moore […]

  Recent months have witnessed a surge in seismic data deals and renewed exploration activity across Africa. In November 2025, TGS, a leader in energy data and intelligence, secured rights to market and license offshore geophysical data for Comoros, granting explorers access to over 10,000 line‑kilometers of modern SPAN 2D seismic data. This agreement builds on ongoing initiatives in East Africa, including an extended mandate with Somalia’s Ministry of Petroleum […]

  MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.Odoo.com), a global investment group, is exploring potential investments in The Gambia after its Chief Executive Officer, Mouhamad Dieng, held talks with His Excellency President Adama Barrow. The meeting focused on the role of private investment in supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure and strengthening key productive sectors, as the Gambian government seeks to attract long-term capital to diversify its economy. MIR Holding identified several sectors of interest, […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty; Advisor to the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan; as well as Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini. Spokesman for the […]

  Venezuela enters 2026 amid heightened uncertainty following the detention of the country’s president by the United States and the subsequent announcement by the supreme court that Delcy Rodríguez has assumed the role of Acting President. These developments have placed renewed focus on the importance of institutional continuity and stability at a moment when Venezuela’s economic and energy future hangs in the balance. For the African Energy Chamber (AEC), stability […]