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Marriott International Enters the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Opening of Two Hotels in Kinshasa

The launch of these two distinct hotels introduces globally recognised brands to Kinshasa, offering tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers in one of Africa’s most vibrant and strategically important capital cities KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 2, 2025/…

Leading figures from Actis, TDB and Performances Group will address MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, emphasizing regional energy growth and financing prospects

DAKAR, Senegal, December 2, 2025/ — As major energy projects advance across the MSGBC region, nations are gearing up for the next phase of development. The upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition – taking place in…

One Week to Go: MSGBC Conference to Unveil Next Phase of Regional Growth

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 kicks off in one week, uniting regional leaders and investors to drive West Africa’s energy growth DAKAR, Senegal, December 2, 2025/ — With just one week to go until the MSGBC Oil, Gas &…

MSGBC 2025 to Explore West Africa’s Refining Expansion, Institutional Transformation

DAKAR, Senegal, December 2, 2025/ — The rapid emergence of the Dangote Refinery – now supplying regional markets and set for expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2028 – has reshaped West Africa’s downstream landscape and accelerated…

G20 Summit: Norway reaffirms support to Africa’s development with NOK 3.1 billion pledge to the African Development Fund’s seventeenth replenishment

The seventeenth replenishment of the African Development Fund will be finalized at a pledging session in London from 15 to 16 December 2025 ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 2, 2025/ — Norway reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Africa’s low-income countries with…

United Kingdom’s (UK) Withdrawal from Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Funding Is a Blow to African Energy Justice

The African Energy Chamber condemns the UK’s withdrawal of $1.15 billion from Mozambique LNG, highlighting how Western climate agendas undermine Africa’s urgent need for energy security and economic growth JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 2, 2025/ — The UK government’s recent decision…

FG Gold, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Afreximbank Achieve Financial Close on US$330 Million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project

During operations, the mine is expected to support up to 900 direct and indirect jobs, contribute approximately 10% of national GDP, and stimulate substantial local supply chain growth FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, December 1, 2025/ — FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”)…

Scotland London Africa Week 2025 Celebrates Exceptional Engagement, Real Business and Strong Momentum for United Kingdom (UK)-Africa Trade

The week opened at Old Admiralty House with a strategic briefing from the Department for Business and Trade’s Africa team ABERDEEN, Scotland, December 1, 2025/ — Scotland London Africa Week 2025 has concluded with outstanding feedback from delegates who described…

Africa’s Demand for Refined Products to Surge into 2050 (By NJ Ayuk)

According to our report, Africa’s refined product demand is projected to climb from approximately 4 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2024 to over 6 million bbl/d by 2050 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 1, 2025/ —  By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman,…

Basketball Africa League and Wave Côte d’Ivoire unveil newly renovated basketball court in Abidjan

Renovated Court Supports NBA Africa Commitment to Build or Renovate 1,000 Basketball Courts on the Continent Over the Next Decade DAKAR, Senegal, November 29, 2025/ — The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) and Wave Côte d’Ivoire (Wave), Africa’s fastest-growing mobile…