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[[{"value":"​The 1st Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Mauritania was held in Nouakchott on 21 March 2024, co-chaired by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central&West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs from Indian side and Mr. Mohammed El Hanchi KETTAB, Ambassador, Director General of Bilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamic Republic of Mauritania. ​During the consultations, both delegations engaged in constructive discussions on a wide range of bilateral, […]

[[{"value":"The process of forming the unified national army in South Sudan, as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement, is slow. The same goes for the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration into their communities of individuals who will not be part of this single armed force, leaving these former combatants in a limbo. In an effort to address related issues, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the United Nations Development […]

[[{"value":"Located some 80 kilometres west of South Sudan’s capital Juba, Rokon has recently been rocked by intercommunal feuds between farmers and cattle herders, at least in part induced by climate change prompting large-scale movements of the sometimes crop-munching beasts. These concerns came to light when the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized a protection of civilians training for 50 people living in the area, including chiefs, local authorities […]

[[{"value":"Gabon’s Minister of Petroleum and OPEC 2024 President Marcel Abéké has been confirmed to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum (https://apo-opa.co/499lHEp) in Paris this May, accompanied by a Gabonese delegation. A dedicated country spotlight – “Invest in Gabon” – will take place during the forum, outlining key investment opportunities within one of Africa’s most mature, yet fastest-growing oil and gas markets.   Appointed last September, Minister Abéké, along with Gabon Oil […]

[[{"value":"Maixent Raoul Ominga, Managing Director of Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) – the national oil company (NOC) of the Republic of Congo – will participate as a speaker at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference in Cape Town this November.   As the nation seeks to ramp up oil production to 500,000 barrels per day and accelerate gas exploration and production activities, SNPC is […]

[[{"value":"With prior drilling having confirmed deepwater accumulations, Benin is seeking to revive its exploration and production sector to reveal additional oil and gas resources. The West African nation is pursuing improved energy security and reduced reliance on energy imports from neighboring countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast. Opportunities to invest in Benin’s hydrocarbon sector – along with neighboring Togo and Liberia – will be unpacked in a regional spotlight session […]

[[{"value":"Canon Europe (Canon-CNA.com) announces the release of a new free-of-charge firmware update for the EOS C500 Mark II, further enhancing the camera’s professional functionality. The firmware update adds 12-bit Cinema RAW Light formats: LT (Light), ST (Standard) and HQ (High Quality), improving workflow flexibility and providing more options post-production. Previously made available for the EOS R5 C and EOS C70, this highly requested feature allows users to select a scalable […]

[[{"value":"In continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries, the President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org), Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024. BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria […]

[[{"value":"The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank's) (www.Afreximbank.com) MANSA Digital Initiative, a Pan-African due diligence platform, has been awarded four ISO standards for the effective implementation of its Information Management Systems (IMS). MANSA Digital Initiative is a pan-African customer due diligence platform created by Afreximbank to promote, expand and support both intra and extra African trade, with a special focus on value-added exports from Africa. These four certifications recognize the successful implementation […]