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 Consulting firm EY has joined the 2025 edition of the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – taking place on September 3-4 in Luanda – as a Gold Sponsor. EY’s return to the event reflects its commitment to supporting Angolan oil, gas and infrastructure projects, and comes as the country seeks new sources of finance to advance projects and support sustainable economic growth. Angola’s oil and gas sector is rapidly growing, as […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), Major General Mokhtar Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said that during the meeting the President followed up on work progress in the major activities and projects of factories and companies affiliated with AOI in the field of civil and defense industries. Major General Abdel Latif affirmed […]

 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is convening a high-level regional workshop to advance gender-responsive land governance across the continent. As part of the multi-country initiative on Gender-Responsive Land Governance in Africa, the July 22-23 workshop reflects a deepened commitment to transforming land governance systems to ensure that African women are empowered with secure and equitable land rights. Land remains one of Africa’s most vital yet contested natural resources, […]

 The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ambassador Vivianne FOCK TAVE as the new Seychelles Ambassador to the United Nations in New York. She will concurrently be accredited to the United States of America (USA) and other countries under the jurisdiction of the Seychelles Permanent Mission in New York. Ambassador Fock Tave holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. Since joining […]

 The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ambassador Ian Madeleine as the new Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. Ambassador Madeleine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, specialising in history and politics, from the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. Additionally, he holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Ambassador Madeleine joined the […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture notes with appreciation the success of South African teams in the sporting front particularly the Under 20 who have become champions after 13 years. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Joe McGluwa, said it was not easy to resist bragging about successes that the South African teams have registered against all odds. “The Norton and Foote led Baby Boks were a shoe […]

 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has secured an inaugural Sustainability-Linked Term Loan Facility, marking a significant milestone in the Corporation’s innovative funding strategy and deepening its financial ties with the UAE. The AED 937.50 million (US$255 million) facility reflects AFC’s commitment to use financial innovation tools to optimise funding for transformative infrastructure. Along with further expanding AFC’s geographical funding base, the transaction aligns future […]

 The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved two new investments for critical minerals projects in sub-Saharan Africa this month. The funding aims to accelerate economic development across the region while reinforcing US supply chains for minerals essential to the country’s defense, energy, security and advanced technology sectors. The investments will also drive infrastructure expansion, boost employment and increase export revenues for the African markets. The announcement comes ahead of […]

 Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference as a Diamond Sponsor. The company’s participation comes as it implements a bold development drive in Angola, targeting new exploration opportunities, increased production and 445,000 barrels per day (bpd) in refining capacity. Sonangol’s sponsorship reflects a broader commitment to using oil and gas as a catalyst for development in Angola and is expected to unlock new pathways […]