Mining In Africa Can Reduce Its Environmental Impact, Futureproof Its Energy Needs With Natural Gas
By Lindiwe Mekwe, General Manager: Regulatory and Legal Affairs, ROMPCO When it comes to reducing its environmental impact and futureproofing its energy needs, natural gas is the best answer for the mining industry. Transitioning to natural gas or renewable energy sources can improve energy efficiency significantly, thereby reducing emissions. Utilising alternative energy resource like natural […]
Africa Media Festival 2025: Bridging Gaps, Connecting Media Futures
The Africa Media Festival (AMF) returns for its third edition on February 26-27, 2025, at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. Known as a gathering that connects media professionals, storytellers, and innovators from across the continent, AMF has become a key platform for collaboration and meaningful conversations about the future of African media. With over 1,300 […]
SAIPEC 2025: Pioneering Regional Growth – First Speakers Announced
The Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) has announced the first set of distinguished speakers for its 2025 edition, set to take place from 11-13 February at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Participants can explore innovative strategies, key opportunities and hear groundbreaking discussions across three impactful days of panels, keynotes and networking […]
EAC Unveils Single Customs Territory Platform For Customs And Port Data Exchange To Ease Trade
The Single Customs Territory Centralised Platform for sharing information between revenue authorities in the EAC, facilitates the exchange of customs data by Partner States and eases the flow of goods in the region The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has unveiled the revamped Single Customs Territory (SCT) Centralised Platform, a tool designed to facilitate the […]
The Conflict in DR Congo Explained
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region has been embroiled in conflict for over three decades, with over 100 armed groups vying for territory in the mineral-rich region. One of the armed groups, the M23, has been a particular source of angst in recent years. The insurgents have now advanced into Goma, a crucial trade […]
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Exit ECOWAS
Niamey, Bamako, and Ouagadougou have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a historic shift in regional politics. The three junta-led nations first announced their departure a year ago, after the bloc tried to force a return to democratic rule. Despite their withdrawal, ECOWAS has urged member states to continue […]
Nigeria Seeks $15 Billion Investment to Tackle Electricity Crisis
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking $15 billion in private investment to revamp its struggling power sector and bridge a $23 billion funding gap. Announced at the World Bank Energy Summit in Tanzania, the initiative aims to improve the country’s power crisis and provide electricity to 86 million Nigerians without access. The plan includes […]
Ghana to Launch Gold Board to Curb Smuggling and Boost Earnings
Accra plans to establish a Gold Board to regulate small-scale gold purchases, increase national earnings, and curb smuggling, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Monday. The initiative aims to maximize the country’s benefits from gold sales and stabilize the national currency. In 2024, Ghana’s total gold exports reached $11.64 billion, a 53.2% increase from […]
Uhuru Kenyatta Rebukes African Leaders Over Trump’s Aid Cuts
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized African leaders for lamenting US President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID. Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa, Kenyatta urged leaders to shift from dependency and instead focus on self-sufficiency. […]
EU, France Condemn Embassy Attacks in DR Congo Conflict
The European Union and France have condemned recent attacks on foreign embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as protests intensify over Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advancing into Goma. Demonstrators in Kinshasa vandalized diplomatic buildings, including the French, Belgian, Dutch, Kenyan, Rwandan, Ugandan, and US embassies. Consequently, the US Embassy has urged its citizens to […]
