The Climate Action Window of the African Development Fund grants over $9 million to strengthen climate resilience in the Sahel’s main catchment basins
The Sahelian wetlands of the catchment basins in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Senegal are subject to ongoing degradation due to unsustainable exploitation practices ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 14, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund…
Equatorial Guinea: the African Development Bank reviews its $167 million project portfolio
To date, Equatorial Guinea has benefited from 53 operations financed by the Bank Group, with a cumulative commitment of $337.30 million MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, November 14, 2025/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/) held a joint review of its…
From Vision to Reality: African Energy Chamber (AEC) G20 Forum to Discuss African Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Plans, Investment Prospects
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 15, 2025/ — As African countries move to advance clean cooking expansion across the continent, the upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum will offer a platform for nations to strengthen global partnerships, attract investment and establish…
40,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day (BOPD) Floating Production Storage and Offloading Unit (FPSO) Tamara Tokoni in West Africa is Now Available for Immediate Redeployment to Support Accelerated Field Development Projects
The unit offers a cost-effective and time-efficient solution for operators seeking to accelerate production timelines, reduce upfront capital expenditure, and optimize field economics LONDON, United Kingdom, November 15, 2025/ — Overview An industry-proven Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit FPSO…
Fragile states at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30): We are being ‘locked out’ of climate finance
Network of conflict-affected countries urges COP30 to fix a climate finance system that leaves the world’s most vulnerable behind BELÉM, Brazil, November 15, 2025/ — COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has said this year’s conference must put “people at…
G20 Energy Investment Forum to Unite Africa’s Top Finance, Insurance and Technology Leaders
G20 Energy Investment Forum to Unite Africa’s Top Finance, Insurance and Technology Leaders Executives from Standard Bank, Vodacom Mozambique and Cēlendaire Capital will share insights on investment, infrastructure and strategic growth at the Johannesburg forum JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 14,…
Multilateral Development Banks Unite at 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to Accelerate Climate-Smart Development
Multilateral Development Banks Unite at 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to Accelerate Climate-Smart Development The MDBs are supporting clients to scale up nature-positive investments by improving metrics, methodologies, and financial product design BELÉM, Brazil, November 13, 2025/ — Multilateral…
AFRICA NEWS ROOM – Gabon: Trial of Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo
The Government reaffirms judicial fairness YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon, November 12, 2025/ — In Gabon, the trial in absentia of former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin promises to be a major test for the independence of…
Eskom’s Alfred Seema Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) G20 Forum Amid Focus on Improved Generation, Strategic Partnerships
Eskom is driving a Generation Recovery Plan under efforts to enhance energy security in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 12, 2025/ — Alfred Seema, Group Executive: Strategic Delivery Unit of South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom, has been confirmed…
S&P Global Ratings’ Samira Mensah Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) G20 Forum as Africa Seeks to Close Investment Gap
Taking place November 21, the G20 Forum connects global capital to African projects, supporting Africa’s broader goals of making energy poverty history JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 12, 2025/ — With an energy finance gap estimated between $30 billion and $50…
