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Africa’s Next Wave of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Investment Set to Converge at Paris Energy Forum

Confirmed participation from leading and emerging gas producers will bring Africa’s most commercially significant LNG expansions, offshore developments and monetization strategies directly into view for investors and project partners

With governments and operators from across Africa’s gas frontier confirmed to participate, the Invest in African Energy Forum (Paris, April 22–23, 2026) arrives as the continent’s LNG sector enters a new phase of growth. Major export projects are moving into expansion, emerging producers are scaling floating liquefaction capacity and several…

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Cameroon’s Nine‑Block Licensing Round Offers High‑Value Entry Point for Upstream Investors

Cameroon’s 2025‑26 licensing round offers a data-rich, near-production investment opportunity, with Paris and Cape Town conferences providing the platforms to advance partnerships, discuss terms and turn opportunities into executed deals

Nine exploration and production blocks are now avaialble in Cameroon’s latest licensing round. Spanning two proven basins, the tender – managed by the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) – is accepting proposals through March 30, 2026, ahead of a final decision in late April. Launched on August 1, 2025, the round…

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Congo Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Phase 2 Begins Exports as Hydrocarbons Minister Joins Paris Energy Forum

The Republic of Congo’s accelerated launch of Phase 2 of its LNG project underscores rapid execution and expanding export capacity, setting the stage for Hydrocarbons Minister Bruno Jean‑Richard Itoua’s participation at this year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

The Republic of Congo marked a major milestone earlier this week with first exports from Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project – amplifying investor interest just ahead of Hydrocarbons Minister Bruno Jean‑Richard Itoua’s engagement at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, scheduled for April 22–23, 2026. Operated…

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Investors Look to Paris to Gauge Africa’s 2026 Energy Pipeline

Energy ministers from Senegal, Nigeria, Zambia and Djibouti are confirmed to attend the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, giving investors a firsthand view of which African energy markets are ready to turn policy into bankable projects

As global energy investment becomes more selective, capital is concentrating on African markets that combine near-term project delivery, regulatory momentum and credible financing pathways. The confirmation of energy ministers from Senegal, Nigeria, Zambia and Djibouti at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris highlights markets where governments…

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Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 Roundtables Highlight Renewed Global Investor Appetite for Libya

Libya is on the precipice of accelerated growth, backed by rising investor confidence, new licensing opportunities and strengthening global ties

Libya is entering a new phase of energy development, defined by renewed investor confidence, stronger international partnerships and a clear focus on moving projects from ambition to execution. This momentum was on full display at the 2026 edition of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES), where high-level engagements with…

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Bromsgrove School Rugby Player Called Up to French Rugby Federation’s National Elite Pathway

This selection marks the recognition of Nelson Pompigne-Mognard’s potential at international level and his formal entry into France’s official high-performance system

Bromsgrove School 1st XV rugby player Nelson Pompigne-Mognard (www.NelsonPM.co) has been officially called up by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) to join its prestigious “Générations Bleues” programme. This national elite development pathway is designed to identify, develop and prepare France’s most promising young rugby talents for future international careers, serving…

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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 to Spotlight Africa’s Energy Growth Amid Low-Carbon Push

Leaders will explore how to scale low‑carbon power, manage hydrocarbons responsibly and deploy advanced decarbonization technologies at next year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

Africa’s integrated energy companies face a dual mandate: expanding energy access while reducing carbon emissions. This challenge will be the focus of the panel, “The Dual Mandate: Navigating Growth and Decarbonization in an Integrated Energy Sector,” at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, 2026.…

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African Leaders Advance Energy, Gas and Financing Plans Ahead of Paris Summit

African leaders at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum pushed local capital, regulatory stability and urgent grid upgrades – momentum expected to accelerated dealmaking at the Paris IAE Summit

African policymakers, financiers, and energy executives issued a unified call at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg – organized by the African Energy Chamber – to advance infrastructure-led development, diversified energy systems and accelerated investment flows. The series of announcements comes ahead of the Invest in African Energies…

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As European Union (EU) Plans Russian Gas Exit, Ministers to Convene in Paris to Chart Africa’s Export Potential

A high-level ministerial panel at the Invest in African Energy 2026 Forum in Paris will examine how Africa’s latent gas potential can reshape global energy geopolitics and attract sustainable investment, as Europe accelerates its exit from Russian gas

In the wake of seismic shifts in the European energy landscape, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris will host a Ministerial Dialogue on “Unlocking Africa’s Gas Supply for Global Energy Security.” This strategic session will examine how Africa can turn its untapped gas reserves into a…

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Raising a New Cohort of Epidemiologists in West Africa

Graduates are now equipped to strengthen mental health surveillance, promote and facilitate the decentralisation of mental health services to primary health care and community-based facilities, and improve access to mental health care

Graduates sang and clapped as they celebrated reaching a personal milestone. They were embarking on a new journey as the next generation of mental health leaders in West Africa. After nine months of rigorous classroom and field training, fellows from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali and Niger became the pioneers of the Subregional…