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 Mauritania is accelerating its shift toward a fully privatized power generation model, with bids due in the next two to three weeks for a new independent power plant tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project. The country’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, made the announcement at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris on Tuesday. “All new power generation projects in Mauritania will […]

 We are delighted to announce - thanks to the headline sponsorship of Hatch - that the 4th Canada-Africa Business Conference will take place in Lusaka from September 29-30, 2025. President Hakainde Hichilema is set to open the two-day program on September 29th at the InterContinental Lusaka (apo-opa.co/3Z7ia7B), during the Official Opening Ceremony, underscoring the country’s commitment to Canadian and international trade and investment and drawing attention to Zambia and African markets […]

 The upcoming Mining in Motion Summit – Ghana’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for June 2 - 4, 2025 in Accra – will feature a high-level panel discussion on the country’s ongoing efforts to formalize its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. Titled Case Studies in ASGM Formalization: Learning from Successes and Addressing Challenges, the panel will explore regulation and programs enhancing the ASGM sector’s contribution to mining […]

 African energy leaders kicked off the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris with a resounding call for deeper cross-border collaboration, strategic gas monetization and inclusive national development policies, signaling a united front in shaping Africa’s energy future. Leading the charge, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, lauded the successful execution of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project by Mauritania and Senegal – which […]

 Gabon strives to expand the mining industry’s GDP contribution to over 30% by the mid-2030s, using policies such as the Mining Code to attract investment and fuel development. By offering competitive incentives such as tax holidays ranging from three to eight years and a modest 3-5% royalty on base metals, the Mining Code offers improved terms for investors, thereby providing positive implications for the country’s mineral sector. African Mining Week […]

 Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panelists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore Managing Director Julius Rone emphasized that LNG demand remains robust, but the missing piece is financing.  “Investment is required. The […]

 Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, is confirmed to speak at the 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies in Cape Town. As Nigeria scales up its natural gas infrastructure and strengthens its position as a leading destination for energy investment, Minister Ekpo’s participation will highlight the country’s expanding gas market, growing project pipeline and drive to attract a greater share of […]

 African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies – taking place in Cape Town on September 29-October 3 – welcomes Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), to its growing lineup of global energy leaders. Representing the world’s leading gas-exporting nations, the GECF brings a multilateral perspective to critical discussions on Africa’s natural gas potential, energy security and investment opportunities.  As natural gas continues to […]

 Ten years after its debut, the pan-African series C'est la vie! returns with an explosive new season: "C'est la vie!, Nouvelle Génération", available now on TV5MONDEplus and from May 20, 2025 on TV5MONDE.  Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4dgGB8k For a decade, the series has offered an authentic, committed and unfiltered look at African social realities. In the fictional neighborhood of Ratanga, residents meet, love, clash and try to understand each other.  C'est la […]