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    • DRC Mining Week is pleased to announce the participation of H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, of the DRC, who will join us on June 14, 2025! (FR)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Mining Minister encourages Industry to Gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June

Organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years

The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and conference, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary edition this month, have extended…

African Energy Chamber
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Imperatus Energy joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Congo Eyes Regional Energy Hub Ambitions

Oumar Semega, CEO of Imperatus Energy, will speak at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, as the company drives energy trade and regional integration in Central Africa

Oumar Semega, Founder and CEO of Congolese oil and gas trading company Imperatus Energy, has been confirmed as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation underscores both the Republic of Congo’s aspirations…

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    • Massimiliano Mignacca, Managing Director of Ammat Global Resources
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Ammat Global Resources Managing Director (MD) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Congolese Upstream Expansion

The company is strengthening its presence offshore the Republic of Congo, striving for greater production

Massimiliano Mignacca, Managing Director of independent hydrocarbon producer Ammat Global Resources, has joined the continent’s largest energy event – African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 - as a speaker. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the event will showcase emerging investment opportunities across…

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    • Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025: Exploring Global Partnerships to Unlock Africa's Energy Potential
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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025: Exploring Global Partnerships to Unlock Africa's Energy Potential

A high-level panel sponsored by Energean will explore how international collaborations are driving investment into Africa’s energy and infrastructure sectors at the upcoming Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 forum in Paris will host a high-level panel discussion on "The Future of Global Energy Partnerships: Seizing Africa’s Untapped Market Opportunities", sponsored by Energean. Bringing together African energy ministers, CEOs and leading energy executives, the session will explore how shifting global dynamics are…

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    • Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank with Mr. Calixte Tabangoli, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Postale du Congo during the signing ceremony
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Afreximbank extends EUR15-million factoring line of credit to Banque Postale du Congo

The facility builds on a strong and evolving partnership between Afreximbank and BPC, which began in 2018 with an initial EUR 5million facility

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a EUR 15 million Factoring line of credit agreement with Banque Postale du Congo (BPC) in Cairo. The facility will provide liquidity to BPC for factoring supplier invoices accepted by eligible buyers, as well as  for engaging in cross-border factoring. Speaking at the…

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    • Congo’s Gas Ambitions to Take Spotlight at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 with High-Level Monetization Panel
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Congo’s Gas Ambitions to Take Spotlight at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 with High-Level Monetization Panel

The Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris next month will host a strategic session on monetizing the Republic of Congo’s gas resources – spotlighting major projects, policy reforms and investment opportunities in one of Africa’s fastest-growing gas markets

The Republic of Congo and its gas agenda will be at the forefront of the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris, which will feature a dedicated session on Monetizing Congo’s Gas Opportunities. The strategic discussion comes as Congo works to scale up gas production, build critical…

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    • Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons
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Congo’s Hydrocarbons Minister to Advance Licensing Round, Gas Agenda at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

The Republic of Congo will showcase new exploration and gas monetization opportunities at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies, as Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua prepares to engage global investors and outline the country’s growth strategy

The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, will speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. His participation reinforces Congo’s drive to expand hydrocarbon production and mobilize investment across the oil and gas…

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Conclude the 2025 Article IV Discussions and Reach Staff-Level Agreement with Tanzania on the Fifth Review of the Extended Credit Facility and the Second Review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Nicolas Blancher, visited Tanzania during April 2-17, 2025, and held discussions on the 2025 Article IV consultation, the fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)

The IMF and Tanzanian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on the fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Once approved by the IMF Executive Board, Tanzania will gain access to US$441 million in financing. Tanzania’s economic outlook is…

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    • Congo Energy & Investment Forum Returns to Brazzaville in March 2026
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum Returns to Brazzaville in March 2026

The second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum builds on the highly successful inaugural edition, which took place in Brazzaville in March 2025

The Republic of Congo will host the second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10-12, 2026. As the country gears up for a significant increase in its oil output over the next three years and plans to strengthen its position in the natural gas sector,…

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Congo: Innovative tools to reduce maternal mortality

According to WHO estimates, the maternal mortality ratio in Congo dropped to 241 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births in 2023 – down from 710 in 2005

Congo is intensifying efforts to reduce maternal mortality by introducing innovative tools, including the labour monitoring guide. Also known as the partogram, this is used to monitor the well-being of both mother and baby during active labour.  In use in the Republic of the Congo since 1993, the partogram supports…