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Republic of Congo's Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) to Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Set to Unveil Bold Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Plans

The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference will enable the Republic of Congo’s NOC to forge new partnerships and attract further gas-focused investments

Maixent Raoul Ominga, Managing Director of Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) – the national oil company (NOC) of the Republic of Congo – will participate as a speaker at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference in Cape Town this November.   As the nation…

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Republic of Congo Debuts First Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier, Paving the Way for Major Gas Exportation

Centered on natural gas monetization and development, the unveiling of the Republic of the Congo’s inaugural LNG carrier offers a lucrative prospect for the nation to emerge as a key player in global gas exports

The launch of the Republic of the Congo's first LNG carrier, emerging from the nation's premier Congo LNG Project, showcases the country's firm dedication to responsibly harnessing its natural resources and advancing towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly economy. This inaugural LNG delivery stands ready to bolster the local electricity…

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The Republic of Congo Leads Gas Drive

Set to deliver first LNG cargo this quarter, the Republic of Congo is transforming its industry through gas-focused investments and new E&P programs

The Republic of Congo is a mature hydrocarbon market with proven resources, numbering 1.8 billion barrels of oil reserves and 284 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves. Despite this, the country’s on- and offshore territory remains underexplored and operators have been slow to add value to crude resources. Yet…

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Republic of Congo Hydrocarbons Minister to Showcase Investment Opportunities at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris

Minister Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua will speak at the Invest in African Energy forum this May, unveiling exclusive energy and infrastructure projects in the Republic of Congo to global investors

Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua has been confirmed to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris on May 14-15, affirming the country’s interest in collaborating with foreign partners. Aiming to double hydrocarbon output to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), the…

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People and medical facilities caught in crossfire as violence escalates in North Kivu

People are being referred from health centres in the southern part of North Kivu to Minova general hospital and other health facilities in South Kivu

Medical facilities supported by teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have received huge influxes of war-wounded patients, as thousands of people flee the latest waves of armed clashes in North Kivu province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With civilians and medical facilities caught in the crossfire, MSF urgently calls on all…

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Number of humanitarian emergencies in 2023 the highest in a decade

From its seven global stockpiles, UNHCR delivered emergency supplies worth $53.5 million

Last year, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, responded to a sharply higher number of new or deepening humanitarian crises – the highest annual number of declared emergencies in the last 10 years. According to the Emergency Preparedness and Response in 2023 report published today, UNHCR issued 43 emergency declarations to…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

The commitment was made during a technical visit to the WHO Africa office in Brazzaville, Congo by a delegation from BMGF

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have committed to strengthening collaboration towards the use of data analytics in the fight against diseases in the African region. The commitment was made during a technical visit to the WHO Africa office…

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Presidential Election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Statement by Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)

Japan congratulates Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, the incumbent candidate, on his re-election as President

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a presidential election which began on 20 December 2023 (local time) and its Constitutional Court declared the final result on 9 January 2024 (local time). Japan congratulates Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, the incumbent candidate, on his re-election as President. Japan considers…

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Supporting flood emergency response in Congo

The floods have destroyed or damaged 34 health facilities, 120 schools and more than 64 000 houses in the affected areas

Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rainfall in the Republic of Congo has left more than 336 000 people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. The floods have also damaged health facilities and schools and submerged swaths of farmland. Nine of the country’s 12 departments have been affected, with those…

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United Nations (UN) Child Rights Committee to review Congo, Bulgaria, Senegal, Russian Federation, Lithuania and South Africa

The CRC, which has received the respective country reports and other submissions from non-governmental organisations, will discuss a range of issues with the six State delegations

The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) will hold its upcoming session from 15 January to 2 February, during which it will review Congo, Bulgaria, Senegal, the Russian Federation, Lithuania and South Africa. The six countries are among the 196 States parties to the Child Rights Convention. They are required to undergo regular reviews…