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Egypt: African Development Bank to provide $184.1 million for Africa’s largest solar energy and battery storage project

Financing will be sourced from two specialized Bank Group funds and the Climate Investment Funds' Clean Technology Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, which will be Africa’s largest solar power plant. Located in…

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Azule Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Discuss Angolan Projects, Future Investments at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025

Targeting 250,000 barrels per day, Azule Energy is developing a series of offshore oil and gas projects in Angola

Adriano Mongini, CEO of international energy company Azule Energy, will speak at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference. Taking place on September 3-4 in Luanda, the event is the premier event for the country’s oil and gas industry, convening leaders, operators and financiers under one roof. At the…

Source: African Energy Chamber |

Can the African Energy Bank Transform the Continent’s Refining and Downstream Future?

With the African Energy Bank launching in 2025, African nations are gearing up to break the cycle of import dependency through local refining and energy infrastructure – unlocking jobs, revenue and regional value chains

Set to launch in June 2025 with an initial $5 billion in capital, the African Energy Bank (AEB) is positioned to catalyze a shift in Africa’s energy sector. Established by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) in partnership with multilateral financial institution Afreximbank, the AEB aims to mobilize capital for…

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EnerGeo Alliance Joins Upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Boost Upstream Investment Across Africa

EnerGeo Alliance has partnered with the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum – taking place in Houston on August 6-7, 2025 – to drive sponsorship and industry engagement across African energy markets through targeted introductions and upstream expertise

The upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) in Houston is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the EnerGeo Alliance, a global trade association for the geoscience and exploration industries. This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing collaborative energy development between the U.S. and Africa, and in strengthening stakeholder…

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Wood Mackenzie Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 with Senior Delegation, Driving Investment and Insight Across Africa’s Energy Sector

Wood Mackenzie will participate at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies with a senior delegation, offering strategic insights on Africa’s upstream investment landscape

Energy research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie will participate in the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies conference, with a senior delegation comprising Mansur Mohammed, Head of New Business Development, Africa; Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman, EMEA; David Parkinson, Head of Exploration; and Ian Thom, Research Director, Upstream.…

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The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Finals Set: Al Ahli Tripoli to face Petro de Luanda in South Africa on June 14

Al Ittihad will face APR in the third-place game on Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. CAT

The 2025 BAL Finals (https://BAL.NBA.com) are officially set. Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) will face Petro de Luanda (Angola) on Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. CAT at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, marking the culmination of the league’s milestone fifth season.  In last night’s first semifinal, Al Ahli…

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Vision with Precision: New Firmware Updates for PTZ, Apps, Controller Plus Cinema EOS and XF Camcorders

These new features enhance the PTZ camera’s ability to achieve pleasingly natural and professional compositions

Canon (Canon-CNA.com) today announces the launch of some exciting and free-to-download firmware updates for its Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001, PTZ cameras, RC-IP1000 controller plus Cinema EOS and XF professional camcorders. The firmware is expected to be available from July onwards and consists of the following: AUTO TRACKING APPLICATION RA-AT001 Canon’s…

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World Football Summit Monterrey Confirms Mexico's Rise as Global Football Business Hub

Over 1,700 Industry Leaders from 40 Countries Unite to Shape the Future of Football Exactly One Year Before 2026 FIFA World Cup

World Football Summit (WFS) (www.WorldFootballSummit.com) concluded its second Mexican edition yesterday in Monterrey, bringing together over 1,700 football industry leaders, executives, and pioneers from 40 countries to explore the extraordinary opportunities shaping the future of football in Latin America and North America. The summit's timing was particularly significant, taking place…

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Azentio Expands Regional Leadership Team to Drive Growth in Middle East and Africa (MEA)

These appointments follow Azentio’s recent expansion in the region, including the opening of its new offices in Dubai and Cairo, which serve as strategic hubs for its operations across the Middle East and Africa

Azentio Software (www.Azentio.com), a leading B2B technology provider specializing in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, today announced two strategic appointments to its regional leadership team in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). These new hires reflect the company’s continued investment in strengthening client partnerships and accelerating market…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies mark World Hypertension Day 2025 by launching their Annual Awards for Best Media, Fashion, Song, and Film to raise awareness on hypertension, diabetes and importance of healthy lifestyle

Merck Foundation has launched several community awareness programs to emphasize on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about diabetes and hypertension prevention, early detection and management

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2025’ in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia through their “Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program, by reinforcing its commitment to improving cardiovascular and diabetes care across Africa, and beyond.…