Staff Writer

  The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (http://AfDB.org) meeting in Abidjan today approved a €102.12 million loan to Benin to implement the first phase of the Agriculture Transformation Programme in the country’s savannah region. The programme aims to sustainably increase national poultry meat production in line with required standards by integrating maize, soybean and poultry value chains. Success will strengthen food sovereignty and security in Benin, […]

  The United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc has certified the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (https://Afreximbank.com/) Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) the prestigious LEED Platinum certification, the highest global standard in sustainable building design and construction. This milestone establishes the Abuja AATC as the first building in Nigeria, the second in West Africa and the nineteenth across Africa to attain this level of recognition. It is […]

  The Gambia’s national oil company (NOC), Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has urged regional NOCs in West Africa to partner on accelerating exploration across the country’s onshore acreage. The call was made by Cany Jobe, Director of Exploration and Production at GNPC, during the Leveraging Frontier Discoveries for Growth in West Africa panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 in Dakar on December 9. “We are looking for partners to help […]

  Green hydrogen developer CWP Global has announced it is fast-tracking the finalization of its host government agreement (HGA) with Mauritania over the company’s landmark AMAN green hydrogen project. The announcement was made by Mike Scholey, CEO, CWP Global at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition in Dakar. “We’re deep in negotiating host government agreements to develop this project,” stated Mike Scholey, CEO, CWP Global. The $40 billion […]

  This year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition concluded its opening day with a gala dinner and awards ceremony on December 9, celebrating a transformative year for the region’s energy sector. With Senegal and Mauritania entering a new chapter as oil and gas producers and the broader MSGBC basin accelerating investment across hydrocarbons, renewables and green hydrogen, the evening honored outstanding leaders, companies and institutions whose contributions are […]

  Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) (www.ICC-CPI.int) joins the international community in marking Human Rights Day (https://apo-opa.co/4poHdOm), a moment to reflect on the universal commitment made in 1948 to uphold the dignity and equality of all people. This year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,”  (https://apo-opa.co/3KIGqZB) highlights the fundamental truth that human rights are not theoretical concepts. They are the conditions that allow individuals and societies to live in safety, […]

  Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain. Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as a leading airline brand, as well as recognising its multi award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, more honours for Emirates First Class onboard experience […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Republic of Equatorial Guinea has officially acceded to membership, becoming the Corporation’s 47th Member State. The decision, which closely follows the Central African Republic’s recent accession, marks a significant step in AFC’s deepening presence in Central Africa and Africa as a whole. Equatorial Guinea, one of Africa’s most resource-rich nations, has outlined a long-term […]

  Senegal’s state-owned midstream company Reseau Gazier du Sénegal is set to begin construction of a domestic gas pipeline network before the end of 2025, according to Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum&Mines of Senegal. Minister Diop made the announcement during the ministerial panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 on Tuesday, which brought together energy ministers and senior officials from Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry and The Gambia to discuss […]