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Meeting in Abidjan on 14 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $117.9 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo to implement the Project to Support Governance and Skills Development in support of the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PTA). The financial support comes from the African […]

Devi Paulsen-Abbott, CEO of event producer Energy Capital & Power (ECP (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), took home the prestigious Association of African Exhibition Organizations (AAXO) ROAR Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Exhibition Industry. The award recognizes her remarkable dedication to the sector and is a testament to both her invaluable support to AAXO and visionary leadership at

The Managing Director of the National Petroleum Company (SONAP) of Guinea-Conakry, Amadou Doumbouya, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum (www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com) this May. Doumbouya is expected to promote unexplored opportunities in off- and onshore acreage while introducing potential investors to domestic infrastructure projects. A recent push by the government to streamline industry

In the dynamic mosaic of Africa’s energy landscape, the Hyve Group plays a pivotal role, reaping substantial revenue from the continent’s thriving markets. However, a glaring void persists within the corridors of power at Hyve Group – the absence of African leadership. This stark reality raises pertinent questions about the company’s commitment to diversity and

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has launched a Trade Mission to Namibia from April 23-25 to promote business opportunities within the country’s energy industry. In collaboration with the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the Trade Mission will facilitate engagement between companies; connect stakeholders

The African Development Bank’s Vice President for Regional Development (www.AfDB.org), Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has concluded a three-day visit to South Sudan. Akin-Olugbade met with high-level government officials including First Vice President, Riek Machar, and the ministers of Finance and National Planning, Interior, Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and Youth and Sports, as

Energy company Chariot’s CEO Adonis Pouroulis will speak at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum (https://apo-opa.co/3OCXgI6) in Paris on May 14-15. Pouroulis is expected to discuss Chariot’s role in driving transitional gas, power and green hydrogen projects across Africa in support of the energy transition, and further opportunities for global investors in

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on 14th December 2023 approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Kenya. The 2024-2028 CSP focuses on boosting private sector-driven growth through infrastructure development, strategic reforms, and human capital development. The Bank’s country office said these priority areas will complement each other

As part of a consistent effort to drive sustainability, leading energy conglomerate and infrastructure Sahara Group in partnership with Treedom is planting a minimum of 2,000 trees annually across Africa. These initial set of trees will absorb more than 450 tonnes of CO2 over the next 10 years. This collection of trees called ‘Asharami Groves’