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The third edition of MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3sGXC8P) will open with a strong slate of speakers, including the President and Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy of Mauritania. Top government officials and industry leaders from the MSGBC region will speak at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 conference in Nouakchott on November 21-22, underscoring the pivotal role of the energy sector in the region’s development agenda. Delivering the presidential address, Mohamed […]

Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO (https://www.FIAT.com/), will introduce five unique interpretations of the Fiat Topolino, four designed by Turin’s Centro Stile inspired by Disney Creatives and one with the participation of Giorgio Cavazzano, one of the most famous Disney artists, who entirely designed a brand new Fiat Topolino to celebrate Disney 100th Anniversary.  Click on this LINK (https://apo-opa.co/3QKHwCT) to follow the press conference on November 21st at 12.00 PM CET. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of FIAT.  […]

PEUGEOT (https://www.Peugeot.com/) will be out in force at the Zurich Motor Show, from 1 to 5 November 2023, where it will be showcasing the latest additions to its electrified range. The all-new PEUGEOT E- 3008 is being presented to the public as a world premiere. ALLURE: PEUGEOT INCEPTION Concept and 11 electrified PEUGEOT models presented. EMOTION: World premiere of the all-new E-3008. EXCELLENCE: PEUGEOT is steadfastly moving forward in its […]

The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (https://apo-opa.co/49HvzGN) will provide a $2 million partial trade credit guarantee and a $219,000 grant funding to Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture Limited (www.ApolloAgriculture.com) to support the distribution of over 7,000 tonnes of fertilizers to some 100,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya. Between 2024 and 2026, the project will support Apollo Agriculture Limited to sell fertilizer through a part of its network, covering around 150 retail agro-dealers and 800 village-based […]

As the world gears up for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), a panel discussion under the theme ‘The Road to COP 28’ will close the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 conference and exhibition (November 21-22) (https://apo-opa.co/46kqSzK) , providing a crucial glimpse into Africa’s role in the global energy transition. Serving as a form of prelude to COP28, the discussion will explore approaches for meeting net-zero targets, increasing investments in climate change initiatives, […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of USD 33 million to Seychelles on 17 November 2023 to implement Phase III of the Governance and Economic Reforms Support Program. Following Phases I and II, the results of which were considered satisfactory, the third phase will focus on consolidating and deepening the reforms to strengthen the country’s economic resilience and help it tackle climate change. […]

Access to reliable and affordable energy is a prerequisite for inclusive and resilient development across the globe. In West Africa, where many regions still grapple with energy poverty, the quest for widespread access to electricity remains a challenge, and the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 conference (https://apo-opa.co/46jitgb) – set to take place in Nouakchott, Mauritania on November 21-22 – will focus on addressing this issue, with a panel discussion taking place under the […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) granted a loan of 92 million euros to the Republic of Congo in Abidjan on 17 November 2023 to implement the first phase of the Economic Diversification Support Program. The aim of the program is to strengthen the resilience of the Congolese economy and reduce its dependence on the oil sector with the aim of reconciling the need for […]

Some stakeholders have reiterated the need for transformative industrialisation, saying it is critical for sustainable development on the continent. They have been speaking at a special event, "Leveraging on strategic foresight for an agile, robust, and forward-looking sustainable industrial development in Africa", on Thursday at the African Economic Conference (AEC) in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. Fiona Tregenna a Professor at the University of Johannesburg, and Chair of the Industrial Development National Research Foundation (NRF) […]