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Afreximbank

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    • The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene (fifth left) poses with Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Research, Dr. Yemi Kale (fifth right) and other dignitaries during the Ghana IATF2025 Business Roadshow in Accra
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Ghana Accelerates Efforts to Boost Intra-African Trade

The Ghana IATF2025 Business Roadshow brought together government officials, the trade community, including businesses and investors, and executives from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Ghana is fast-tracking the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses across Africa by moving beyond commodity-based trade towards value addition for its traditional exports such as gold, oil and cocoa.  Speaking during the Ghana Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board
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Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Executive Secretary Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Focus on Enhancing Local Capacity

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board continues to work closely with stakeholders to unlock greater value from the oil and gas industry

Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) – the organization tasked with overseeing Nigerian content plans developed by operators -, has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference to discuss strategies for enhancing capacity building and local participation…

API Events

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    • Mauritius tourism and hospitality industry to showcase growth and investment opportunities at the API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum (1)
    • Mauritius tourism and hospitality industry to showcase growth and investment opportunities at the API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum (2)
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Mauritius tourism and hospitality industry to showcase growth and investment opportunities at the API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum

Mauritius is increasingly recognised as a leader in sustainable tourism, driven by government initiatives, industry commitment to eco-friendly practices, and real estate developments

As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the Indian Ocean region. The forum will serve as a key platform to discuss growth prospects, investment…

World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism)
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United Nations (UN) Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment

Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili opened the 68th session with a call to action rooted in partnership and progress

The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where tourism drives lasting, inclusive development across the region. The event brought together more than 300 delegates, including 18 Ministers of Tourism, reflecting the high-level support for UN Tourism’s…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Govt Unveils Shs72.3 Trillion Budget to Drive Full Monetisation of Economy

The government aims to position Uganda as a competitive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination in Africa, following recent successes

The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has unveiled a Shs72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting its sights on transforming every corner of the country into a hub of commercial activity. Presented by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Thursday, 12…

African Energy Chamber

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    • African Energy Chamber (AEC) Launches Specialized Advisory Services to Support African Energy Investments
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Launches Specialized Advisory Services to Support African Energy Investments

Through a combination of sector expertise, technical proficiency and market insight, the AEC enables clients to capture value, manage risk and achieve sustainable growth in complex energy markets

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has launched specialized Advisory Services to support the development of the African energy sector. Aligned with the organizations broader mandate to improve the landscape of the African energy sector and support a results-focused business…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • Cabinda Refinery Eyes 2025 Start, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Bronze Sponsor
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Cabinda Refinery Eyes 2025 Start, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Bronze Sponsor

Phase one of the refinery is on track to begin operations in 2025, offering a boost to Angola’s oil refining capacity

The Cabinda Refinery plans to start phase one operations in 2025, with a capacity of 30,000 barrels per day (bpd). Developed by investment company Gemcorp, the refinery will be the country’s second operational refining facility once completed. As the facility prepares to start production, Cabinda Refinery has joined the Angola…

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC)

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    • The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC)-Supported Nakkaş-Başakşehir Motorway Wins TXF Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2024
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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC)-Supported Nakkaş-Başakşehir Motorway Wins TXF Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2024

This landmark project involves EUR 1.044 billion in non-recourse financing for the development of a 35-kilometer greenfield motorway in Istanbul Province

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce that the Nakkaş-Başakşehir Motorway Project in Türkiye has been named TXF’s Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2024, awarded during…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Angola’s Block 17 Partners Sign License Extension, Signaling Commitment to Increasing Offshore Production
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Angola’s Block 17 Partners Sign License Extension, Signaling Commitment to Increasing Offshore Production

The Block 17 production sharing extension secures Angola’s oil future, highlighting the country’s commitment to maximizing legacy fields, sustaining production and encouraging global investment in upstream oil

Energy major ExxonMobil, alongside partners TotalEnergies (operator), Equinor, Azule Energy and Sonangol - has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) extension for Block 17, situated offshore Angola. Securing the long-term future of one of the country’s most productive oil assets, the extension marks a major milestone in Angola’s efforts to…

African Energy Chamber
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Can the African Energy Bank Transform the Continent’s Refining and Downstream Future?

With the African Energy Bank launching in 2025, African nations are gearing up to break the cycle of import dependency through local refining and energy infrastructure – unlocking jobs, revenue and regional value chains

Set to launch in June 2025 with an initial $5 billion in capital, the African Energy Bank (AEB) is positioned to catalyze a shift in Africa’s energy sector. Established by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) in partnership with multilateral financial institution Afreximbank, the AEB aims to mobilize capital for…