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  Niger’s Minister of Petroleum Hamadou Tinni will take the stage at the African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition - taking place October 12-16, 2026, in Cape Town - as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a competitive upstream and export-driven oil producer. His participation comes at a pivotal moment for Niger’s hydrocarbons sector, as recent project developments and infrastructure expansion reshape the country’s energy landscape. Niger’s […]

  APO Group (https://APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has announced the promotion of Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer. As strategic communications advisors to top-tier clients, APO Group’s exceptional talent base is characterised by local fluency and cultural insight built from almost two decades of operating in African markets. This reflects the company’s deliberate focus on people and culture as a business priority. […]

  Samed Agirbas, COP31 (https://apo-opa.co/4u3OpBB) Climate High-Level Champion and President of the Zero Waste Foundation (www.sifiratikvakfi.org/en), participated in the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) held in Nairobi from 6–10 April, engaging with regional and international stakeholders to advance climate justice, strengthen global cooperation, and promote circular economy solutions through strategic partnerships with Africa. “We are here for global justice,” said Agirbas. “Climate change is a shared challenge that requires collective responsibility […]

  Major offshore oil discoveries in the Orange Basin, combined with expanding green hydrogen developments, are reshaping how Namibia is structuring its energy supply chain. New local content frameworks, port expansions in Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, and rising investment from global operators and service firms are accelerating domestic participation and capacity. At the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek, the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) Advisory Board Member Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo […]

  In line with their shared vision to drive growth and innovation in West Africa, Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (https://LagosFreeZone.com) and CEVA Logistics have announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing integrated logistics solutions in Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. The agreement, which has been approved by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria, was […]

  The sports competition of the Eritrean Naval Force that was underway for about two months colorfully concluded. The concluding event has been attended by Mr. Kibrom Andemicael, managing director at the Northern Red Sea Region administration as well as senior Army Commanders and PFDJ officials. The sports competitions that was conducted from 26 March to 18 April featured 11 types of sports. Noting on the significance of the program […]

  The Budget Committee has raised a red flag following inconsistencies in the reported upgrade of health facilities with concerns over transparency and equity in the allocation of resources. The concerns emerged during a meeting chaired by Hon. Patrick Isiagi on Monday, 20 April 2026. The Health Committee Chairperson, Hon. Joseph Ruyonga presented the report on the sector budget for the next financial year. At the centre of the debate […]

  Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially launched Prospect – a dedicated newsroom delivering structured news and reporting on the energy and mining sectors. The move marks an evolution from ECP’s foundations in media and African events into a more focused global news platform. Prospect is now the group’s independent, online platform for comprehensive and timely coverage of energy and mining in Africa, Europe, the MENA region and the Americas. […]

  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (www.Olympics.com) has announced the first group of Athlete Role Models (http://apo-opa.co/3Qky50M) for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (http://apo-opa.co/4clOeLQ), marking an important step in preparations for the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. Key facts The IOC has announced an initial list of 31 Athlete Role Models for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, including multiple Olympic champions and medallists. […]