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Libya’s Prime Minister to Address Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 as National Energy Agenda Accelerates

Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibeh will speak at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit this month, as oil, gas and power developments advance under a broader national reform agenda TRIPOLI, Libya, January 16, 2026/ — Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibeh will…

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Senyorita to Launch NBA’s First University Basketball Tournament on the Continent and Largest Jr. NBA/Jr. Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Tournament Ever in Egyp

Lion joins existing partners Allianz and Maven Developments as Official Partners of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA tournament in Egypt, which this year will expand to include nearly 150 boys’ and girls’ teams CAIRO, Egypt, January 16, 2026/ —    …

Hypocritical Life on Deck: Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior Sails to Cape Town

Greenpeace continues to promote an anti-fossil fuel agenda, while relying on the very fuels they seek to eliminate OHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 16, 2026/ — Greenpeace has announced that its Rainbow Warrior ship will dock at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town,…

Industry Veteran Cany Jobe Appointed Director General (DG) of Gambia Petroleum Commission

Her appointment is part of the country’s efforts to attract oil investments and advance exploration activities JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 14, 2026/ — Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed Cany Jobe as the new Director General of The Gambia Petroleum…

Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa

The High-Level Consultation Meeting culminated in the adoption of a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the ACG and the AfDB BIDJAN, Ivory Coast, January 14, 2026/ —  The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group…

5th Canada-Africa Business Conference to Welcome Leaders to Namibia

The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference, convened by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, will take place on February 5, 2026, in Windhoek, positioning Namibia at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and investment engagement TORONTO, Canada, January 14, 2026/ — The…

The African Energy Transition Provides Opportunity (By NJ Ayuk)

A heavy reliance on fossil fuel exports means that many African nations will need to walk a fine line between economic stability and the transition to clean energy JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 13, 2026/ —  By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Ranked #1 Globally in Islamic Syndications by Bloomberg and LSEG Data & Analytics in 2025

The Bloomberg ranking highlights the Corporation’s strength in originating and leading complex Islamic syndicated trade finance transactions, supported by its ability to mobilize a broad and diversified global investor base JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, January 13, 2026/ — The International Islamic…

Africa’s Critical Minerals and the Future of the Global Energy Transition

Africa’s critical minerals – cobalt, lithium, copper and PGMs – are central to the global energy transition, powering clean technologies and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 13, 2026/ — As the world accelerates its shift from fossil fuels to clean energy…

Volunteer Opportunity: Digital Media Manager/s – Volunteer Programme for the Roman Catholic Church in Africa

This role offers a chance to support the Church’s mission while gaining valuable experience and expanding your international network ACCRA, Ghana, January 13, 2026/ — As part of the voluntary communications programme managed pro bono by APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) to…