Niger’s Petroleum Minister Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Amid Renewed Export, Infrastructure Drive
Niger’s Minister of Petroleum Hamadou Tinni will take the stage at the African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition – taking place October 12-16, 2026, in Cape Town – as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a competitive upstream and export-driven oil producer. His participation comes at a pivotal moment for Niger’s hydrocarbons […]
Zero Waste Foundation advances 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) diplomacy in Africa
Samed Agirbas, COP31 (https://apo-opa.co/4u3OpBB) Climate High-Level Champion and President of the Zero Waste Foundation (www.sifiratikvakfi.org/en), participated in the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) held in Nairobi from 6–10 April, engaging with regional and international stakeholders to advance climate justice, strengthen global cooperation, and promote circular economy solutions through strategic partnerships with Africa. “We are here for […]
APO Group Promotes Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer
APO Group (https://APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has announced the promotion of Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer. As strategic communications advisors to top-tier clients, APO Group’s exceptional talent base is characterised by local fluency and cultural insight built from almost two decades of operating in African markets. […]
The Great Build-Out: Namibia’s Energy Supply Chain Enters its Make-or-Break Phase
Major offshore oil discoveries in the Orange Basin, combined with expanding green hydrogen developments, are reshaping how Namibia is structuring its energy supply chain. New local content frameworks, port expansions in Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, and rising investment from global operators and service firms are accelerating domestic participation and capacity. At the Namibia International Energy […]
Energy Capital & Power Launches ‘Prospect’ – the Global Newsroom for Energy and Mining
Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially launched Prospect – a dedicated newsroom delivering structured news and reporting on the energy and mining sectors. The move marks an evolution from ECP’s foundations in media and African events into a more focused global news platform. Prospect is now the group’s independent, online platform for comprehensive and timely […]
New Insights from BFA Global Reveal What It Really Takes to Increase Women’s Incomes
NAIROBI, Kenya, 21 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – BFA Global today released new findings from its Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program, identifying five critical, interconnected domains that drive income growth for low-income women micro-entrepreneurs. The insights emerge from a two-year collaboration with 11 enterprises in Kenya through the WEE Program. The […]
Gambia Petroleum Commission Director General (DG) to Advance Energy Investment Case at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026
Cany Jobe, Director General of the Gambia Petroleum Commission, will join industry leaders at this week’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, bringing into focus one of West Africa’s most promising frontier exploration markets. As global investors increasingly look to diversify portfolios and secure early-stage opportunities, The Gambia is re-emerging as a compelling […]
Emirates completes more than 40 Travel Rehearsals for youth with autism globally, easing travel anxiety for more than 250 families
Emirates (http://www.Emirates.com) has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the […]
International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces Olympic champions, medallists and Olympians as Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (www.Olympics.com) has announced the first group of Athlete Role Models (http://apo-opa.co/3Qky50M) for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (http://apo-opa.co/4clOeLQ), marking an important step in preparations for the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. Key facts The IOC has announced an initial list of 31 Athlete Role […]
Windhoek mobility session uses commitment to build a trust-rich pathway
Senior officials gathered in Windhoek last week for an Urban Mobility Working Session built around an unusual principle: no proposal could be submitted unless those present were willing to commit to it. Organisers said the approach created the basis for a trust-rich pathway toward a more coordinated and effective transport system. The City of Windhoek […]
