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Energy Market Analysts, Advisory Leaders to Speak at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026

S&P Global Commodity Insights and Quidux Consulting executives join LEES 2026 as Libya targets higher production and renewed upstream investment TRIPOLI, Libya, January 12, 2026/ — Senior energy market analysts and advisory leaders have confirmed their participation as speakers at the…

Dr. Rasha Kelej discussed with Mozambique First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond MAPUTO, Mozambique, January 12, 2026/ —  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique and…

Geopolitics and Energy Security: What Recent Moves Say about Africa’s Global Gas Role

With the European Union formalizing a ban on Russian LNG and gas imports from 2026 and 2027 respectively, Africa is uniquely positioned to leverage geopolitics to advance its energy development CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 9, 2026/ — The Council…

Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Maldives First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation together with the First Lady Maldives will soon conduct their Health Media Training for Maldivian media representatives ALE, Maldives, January 9, 2026/ —  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives…

Diamond Plus and Diamond Sponsors Unite at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 to Advance Libya’s Upstream Investment Agenda

Diamond Plus Sponsor Assail Drilling and Diamond Sponsors TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, Repsol, OMV and Eni reaffirm their support for Libya’s exploration, production and investment agenda at next month’s Libya Energy & Economic Summit TRIPOLI, Libya, January 9, 2026/ — Assail Drilling…

Levene Energy Secures $64M Facility from Afreximbank to Acquire Strategic Stake in Axxela Limited

This landmark transaction provides Levene Energy with direct entry into Nigeria’s regulated midstream and downstream gas sectors ABUJA, Nigeria, January 9, 2026/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has provided a USD 64 million Acquisition Finance Facility to Levene Energy…

Volunteer Opportunity: Website Developer and Designer – Volunteer Programme for the Roman Catholic Church in Africa’s Communications Volunteer Programme

This role offers a chance to support the Church’s mission while gaining valuable experience and expanding your international network ACCRA, Ghana, January 8, 2026/ — As part of the voluntary communications programme managed pro bono by APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) to…

Sonatrach-Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Research and Development (R&D) Partnership Signals Africa’s Energy Future is Innovation-Led

Facilitated by APPO Secretary General Farid Ghezali, the strategic partnership strengthens research and development within the oil and gas sector ACCRA, Ghana, January 8, 2026/ — Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed…

APO Group Congratulates Clients and Partners Named on New African’s 100 Most Influential Africans List

Afreximbank, African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa Finance Corporation, the Roman Catholic Church, Africa CDC, African Energy Chamber, Merck Foundation, and the UN Global Compact are among the organisations recognised JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 7, 2026/ — APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the…

Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) and Africa’s Gas Future: A Flexible Solution for Accelerated Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Development

With African gas demand set to rise 60% by 2050, FLNG offers a scalable pathway to monetizing offshore resources CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 7, 2026/ — Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s…