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    • L-R: Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Hon. Minister for State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Federal Government of Nigeria, Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Afreximbank and Hon Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy of Côte d'Ivoire during the first General Meeting of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja, Nigeria
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Joint Statement: Afreximbank and African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) formally establish Africa Energy Bank

The creation of the Africa Energy Bank reaffirms African governments’ determination to secure their own energy future

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) have formally announced the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). The announcement was made during the AEB’s inaugural general meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, on 31 October 2026. The creation of the Africa Energy Bank reaffirms African governments’…

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Oando Production Hits 42,985 boepd as Revenue Grows 9% in 9M 2026

Gross profit increased by 483% to ₦174.5 billion, compared with ₦29.8 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting improved production efficiency with a reported facility uptime of 96.1% compared to 85%

Oando PLC (https://OandoPLC.com/), Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has published its unaudited results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. The Group recorded a 9% increase in revenue to ₦2.78 trillion, reflecting higher crude oil liftings, increased gas…

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Afreximbank Country Brief Charts Côte d'Ivoire's Rise as a Regional Growth Leader in West Africa

Home to 33.5 million people and with nominal GDP forecast at USD116.9 billion in 2027, the country has sustained average real GDP growth of around 6.5% per year between 2021 and 2024, accelerating to an estimated 6.6% in 2025

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released its Côte d’Ivoire Country Brief, providing an in-depth examination of the West African nation’s macroeconomic outlook, regional and international trade dynamics, financial sector development and debt sustainability profile. The brief highlights Côte d’Ivoire as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. Home to 33.5 million people…

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Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Medical Specialists Bring Advanced Medical Care Closer to Dhobley Community

The landmark operation underscores the power of collaboration in delivering life changing specialized healthcare, bringing renewed hope to patients and demonstrating that beyond securing lives, the mission is equally committed to preserving lives

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) medical specialists serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in partnership with specialists from Garissa County Referral Hospital, have today achieved a significant healthcare milestone by successfully performing thyroid surgeries at Dhobley Level Two Hospital in Somalia. The landmark operation underscores…

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Ministry of Defence Steps Up Preparation for Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) 2027 Summit

Kenya’s hosting of REAIM 2027 builds on its participation in international efforts to promote the responsible use of AI in the military domai

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the future of military operations, from intelligence gathering and decision making to surveillance and defence capabilities. As these technologies continue to evolve, ensuring their responsible, safe and accountable use in the military domain has become an important global priority. Kenya is positioning itself to…

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Eritrea: Surgery to Correct Congenital Deformities Performed on Children

Prof. Elzein Hashim, head of Orthopedic Surgery at the hospital, said that 18 children have undergone surgery since 26 September

Halibet National Referral Hospital, in collaboration with the Italian orthopedic team “Annuliamo La Distanza,” is conducting corrective surgery on children under the age of 15 with congenital and acquired joint deformities. Prof. Elzein Hashim, head of Orthopedic Surgery at the hospital, said that 18 children have undergone surgery since 26…

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Visa and Senegal join forces to accelerate digital transformation and the development of digital payments

This two-year memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for strategic collaboration on digital payments, financial innovation, cybersecurity and the modernisation of public services

Visa (www.Visa.com) and Senegal’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a two-year framework for strategic collaboration to support Senegal’s digital transformation ambitions. This partnership will foster cooperation on digital payments, financial innovation, cybersecurity and regulatory matters, while enabling the exploration of high-impact…

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Afreximbank Country Brief Explores Gabon’s Reform Momentum and Diversification Drive

Infrastructure investment is also identified as a key driver underpinning this transformation

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released its Gabon Country Brief, offering a comprehensive analysis of the Central African nation’s macroeconomic outlook, trade performance, financial sector development and debt sustainability profile. The brief highlights Gabon as one of Africa’s wealthier economies, with real GDP per capita, estimated at about USD8,641…

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South Africa: Finance Committees Near Finalisation of 2026 Revised Fiscal Framework

The committees will consider the issues raised during the public hearings, together with the responses provided by National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service, as they finalise their respective reports for consideration by Parliament

The Standing Committee on Finance and the Select Committee on Finance are moving closer to finalising their consideration of the 2026 Revised Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, following a joint briefing by the National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on their responses to submissions received during public…

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Uganda to ready to ay regional legislators - Oboth

Oboth reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to regional integration saying the strength of the community depends on partner states working together to translate collective decisions into action

The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth says Parliament will review its budgetary provisions to determine how to accommodate the remuneration of Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). His statement follows a decision by the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State during their 25th Ordinary Summit held in March…