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Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 to Examine Infrastructure and Investment as Drivers of Libya’s Energy Growth

TRIPOLI, Libya, December 8, 2025/ — Tripoli will host the fourth annual Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 from January 24-26, 2026, in an expanded three-day format designed to fast-track infrastructure development and unlock large-scale investment required to drive…

MSGBC 2025: Africa Needs $375B to Develop Natural Gas Sector, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Says

With 17 high impact wells completed in 2025, Africa will need significant investment to support natural gas demand in the near-medium term DAKAR, Senegal, December 8, 2025/ — Africa requires an estimated $375 billion over the next 10 to 12…

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa

The focus for 2026 will shift to the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) airspace to conclude trials and achieve a similar FRA implementation NAIROBI, Kenya, December 8, 2025/ — The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) heralds a transformative milestone in African…

Protecting the game: Fighting piracy to keep African football alive

Knowing how piracy destroys the football ecosystem empowers fans to make ethical choices in how they support their sport and makes them more likely to access games through legitimate channels JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 8, 2025/ — On the evening…

Cabo Verde: African Development Bank Group approves €17.7 million to advance public sector digitisation

An action plan to rationalise tax expenditures will be developed and published, along with full estimates of annual tax expenditures in the 2026 budget to improve transparency ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 4, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the…

Vodacom Group strengthens East Africa presence; acquires increased shareholding in Safaricom for R36 billion

The move is a key milestone in Vodacom’s Vision2030 strategy, which includes deepening its leadership in Africa’s high-growth markets and scaling its diversified portfolio JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com), a leading pan-African telecommunications group, today announced…

MSGBC Conference to Spotlight Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Opportunities

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 will feature a panel on integrated infrastructure and logistics connecting regional resources to global markets DAKAR, Senegal, December 4, 2025/ — Major milestones across the MSGBC basin are accelerating the region’s rise as a…

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 to Discuss Clean Energy and Industrial Development

A panel of experts at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition will explore sustainable energy projects and technologies advancing regional energy security, industrial growth and the transition to low-carbon power DAKAR, Senegal, December 4, 2025/…

A Major Win for Namibia as ReconAfrica Delivers Kavango West 1X Hydrocarbon Discovery

The African Energy Chamber applauds ReconAfrica’s successful results at the Kavango West 1X well, marking a significant step forward for onshore exploration, job creation and long-term energy development in Namibia JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — The African Energy…

Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Nigeria First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025

Together with Nigeria First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 82 scholarships for local doctors in Nigeria in many critical and underserved specialties ABUJA, Nigeria, December 4, 2025/ —  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their…