Africa’s Economic Resilience Holds Firm Amid Global Headwinds, Says New African Development Bank (AfDB) Report
Despite ongoing regional and global headwinds, Africa continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and maintains its status as a global growth frontier. This is the headline finding of the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report, released by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday 30 March 2026 at the Bank Group headquarters in Abidjan. The […]
Senegal and Nigeria Deepen Energy Ties as Ministerial Visit Signals New Era of African Collaboration
Senegal and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level working visit by Senegal’s Minister of Energy Birame Soulèye Diop and representatives from national oil company (NOC) Petrosen to Abuja this week. The Senegalese delegation met with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
West African Development Bank (BOAD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) strengthen their strategic partnership to support development and job creation across West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held a high-level working session today at BOAD’s headquarters in Lomé to further strengthen their partnership in support of transformative projects driving growth and job creation. Under the leadership of Serge Ekué, President of BOAD, and […]
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute Announces New Book Titled ‘Essentials of Islamic Finance’
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has announced the publication of ‘Essentials of Islamic Finance’, a new book offering an in-depth analysis of the foundational principles of Islamic finance and their relevance to addressing contemporary global economic challenges. The book was authored by Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of IsDBI. Originally developed as […]
Minister Diamantino Azevedo to Headline Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 as Angola Enters New Production Cycle
Diamantino Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, will once again headline the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8. The event comes at a time when new projects, renewed exploration and downstream expansion are reshaping the country’s oil and gas outlook, […]
Atlantic Energy Alliance to Ignite Brazil‑Africa Offshore Collaboration at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026
Cross‑Atlantic energy partnerships are materializing into strategic ventures that could reshape offshore development across the South Atlantic Basin. At the heart of this momentum is the Brazil‑Africa energy nexus, spotlighted as a driver of deepwater collaboration and floating production expertise. As energy leaders prepare for African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town and its […]
Caribbean Energy Week 2026 Ignites Regional Oil and Renewables Dialogue
Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 kicked off in Paramaribo, Suriname, uniting government officials, investors and industry leaders to explore the region’s evolving energy landscape on 30 March. Day 1 highlighted discussions on hydrocarbons, renewables, power infrastructure, mining and carbon credits, featuring keynotes and panels with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and regional energy ministers, alongside executives […]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Announces Successful Pricing of New Senior Secured Notes Offering
Liquid Telecommunications Financing plc (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited (the “Company), trading as Liquid Intelligent Technologies (“Liquid”) (https://Liquid.Tech/), is pleased to announce that it has successfully priced an offering (the “Offering”) of US$300 million aggregate principal amount of new US$-denominated senior secured notes due 2031 (“Notes”) at a fixed coupon of […]
Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 Post Event Report Signals Shift from Ambition to Execution in Africa’s Green Economy
The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 post‑event report, released today, highlights a clear shift underway across Africa’s green and blue economy: from ambition and dialogue towards execution, deployment and scale. Held in Cape Town in February 2026, AGES brought together investors, policymakers, project developers and delivery partners from across Africa and internationally. The post‑event […]
26 Years Strong: Canon’s Female Photojournalist Grant and Video Grant Now Accepting Applications
Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com), in partnership with Visa pour l’Image, announces two grants to support long-term documentary projects both in the photography and filmmaking space. Championing the very best in storytelling, the 26th Canon Female Photojournalist Grant celebrates an outstanding photographer in recognition of her contribution to photojournalism, whilst the 7th Canon Video Grant acknowledges those […]
