Month: April 2026

  The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has announced the publication of ‘Essentials of Islamic Finance’, a new book offering an in-depth analysis of the foundational principles of Islamic finance and their relevance to addressing contemporary global economic challenges. The book was authored by Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of IsDBI. Originally developed as a teaching note in 2011, the book has evolved into a substantially revised and […]

  Senegal and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level working visit by Senegal’s Minister of Energy Birame Soulèye Diop and representatives from national oil company (NOC) Petrosen to Abuja this week. The Senegalese delegation met with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), with the parties committing to strengthening cooperation across various fields. The visit reflects […]

  Despite ongoing regional and global headwinds, Africa continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and maintains its status as a global growth frontier. This is the headline finding of the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report, released by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday 30 March 2026 at the Bank Group headquarters in Abidjan. The report underscores that Africa outpaced the global average in 2025 as real GDP surged […]

  The West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held a high-level working session today at BOAD’s headquarters in Lomé to further strengthen their partnership in support of transformative projects driving growth and job creation. Under the leadership of Serge Ekué, President of BOAD, and Ethiopis Tafara, IFC Vice President for Africa, this meeting brought together the regional and […]

  Cross‑Atlantic energy partnerships are materializing into strategic ventures that could reshape offshore development across the South Atlantic Basin. At the heart of this momentum is the Brazil‑Africa energy nexus, spotlighted as a driver of deepwater collaboration and floating production expertise. As energy leaders prepare for African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town and its Brazil–Africa Town Hall, this evolving relationship will be crucial to scaling upstream growth on […]

  Diamantino Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, will once again headline the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition - taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8. The event comes at a time when new projects, renewed exploration and downstream expansion are reshaping the country’s oil and gas outlook, positioning it on the precipice of a new production cycle. Minister Azevedo’s participation reflects […]

  Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 kicked off in Paramaribo, Suriname, uniting government officials, investors and industry leaders to explore the region’s evolving energy landscape on 30 March. Day 1 highlighted discussions on hydrocarbons, renewables, power infrastructure, mining and carbon credits, featuring keynotes and panels with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and regional energy ministers, alongside executives from major national oil companies. Caribbean Doubles Down on Oil Caribbean leaders at CEW […]