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Libya’s Energy Rebirth: $20B Investment, Gas Growth and Strategic Partnerships

Libya is boosting oil and gas production, attracting $20 billion in investment and forging regional ties, positioning itself as a key supplier for Europe and a leader in African energy development TRIPOLI, Libya, January 25, 2026/ — Libya’s energy sector…

Gazprom Neft’s Stepan Khromov Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Board – Signaling Drive to Strengthen Russia-Africa Energy Ties

With experience in both the Russian and African energy markets, Khromov joins the chamber at a critical time for Africa CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 24, 2026/ — Stepan Khromov, Head of Projects (Africa) at Russian vertically integrated oil company Gazprom Neft,…

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Focuses on Turning Climate Ambition into Investment-Ready Projects

Held under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Green and Blue Solutions,” the summit will convene policymakers, investors, project developers, and development partners CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 23, 2026/ — As Africa’s climate ambitions collide…

Africa’s Gas Monetization Opportunity: Balancing Exports and Domestic Demand

The AEC’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook examines how Africa can unlock value from its undeveloped gas resources by balancing LNG exports, domestic power and industrial demand APE TOWN, South Africa, January 23, 2026/ — Africa’s natural gas potential…

Afreximbank’s Risk Framework Assessed and Registered as Complying with ISO 31000:2018, Reinforcing its Mandate as the Continent’s Leading Trade Finance Institution

Issued in November 2025, this registration follows rigorous independent assessments of Afreximbank’s enterprise risk management framework by external auditors, with zero non-conformities CAIRO, Egypt, January 23, 2026/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been registered with the ISO 31000:2018…

Afreximbank announces termination of its credit rating relationship with Fitch

This decision follows a review of the relationship, and its firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding of the Bank’s Establishment Agreement CAIRO, Egypt, January 23, 2026/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has…

WANTED: Chief Executive Officer – Infrastructure Origination and Collaboration Platform | Africa

ll applications will be treated with strict confidentiality LONDON, United Kingdom, January 23, 2026/ —  African Collaborations Group (ACG) Remote (Africa / Europe base) | Significant travelStart: Q1 2026 Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4bN4ntK African Collaborations Group (ACG) (https://ACGAfrica.com) is appointing a Chief Executive…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and IE University Join Forces to Develop Risk-Sharing Financial Solutions for Startups in Civil Law Jurisdictions

The project focuses on identifying and structuring financing instruments adapted to the needs of early-stage ventures operating in civil law systems JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, January 22, 2026/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) and IE University Spain, through…

APO Group Appoints Libby Allen as Vice President: Brand & Creative

Strategic appointment elevates the Brand & Creative function to executive level OHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 22, 2026/ — APO Group (https://APO-OPA.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has appointed Libby Allen as Vice President: Brand &…

When no one is authorised to decide (By Sanchia Temkin)

In 2026, organisations are judged less by what they promise than by how decisively they act when information is incomplete and scrutiny is real-time JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 21, 2026/ —  By Sanchia Temkin, Associate Director: Content, APO Group  (www.APO-opa.com). Most organisational…