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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Africa Finance Corporation’s year of impact sees major expansion of projects and investment

Underpinning robust growth in earnings and total assets, AFC successfully navigating the global geopolitical, inflationary and debt distress challenges of 2023 to implement critical infrastructure projects across multiple sectors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its most impactful year to date, with unprecedented expansion of projects and investments spanning energy, transportation, mining, food, textiles and climate resilience. Underpinning robust growth in earnings and total assets, AFC successfully navigating the global geopolitical, inflationary and…

United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
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On International Day for Mine Awareness, United Nations (UN) Reaffirms their Support to Somalia In Protecting Lives from Explosive Ordnance

The United Nations in Somalia works closely with national and international mine action specialists, at both Federal and federal member state levels, in responding to explosive threats faced by communities

On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace through the development of national explosive threat mitigation capacity. “Mine action efforts are an essential component of…

Rand Merchant Bank
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Kenmare Resources gears for growth with a new US$200m facility led by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)

The tailored facility allows Kenmare to meet their strategic objectives in the most efficient way possible, giving them the financial flexibility they need to position the company for future growth in this bespoke commodity sector

London-listed Kenmare Resources plc, operator of the Moma titanium minerals mine in northern Mozambique, has secured a funding package to refinance a maturing revolving credit facility and a five-year term loan facility. RMB, acting as the Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) on the deal as well as one of the…

Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy Equatorial Guinea
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Equatorial Guinea Remains a Strong Partner of ExxonMobil and American Companies

Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and the country’s Chamber of Mines provide insight and clarification into the future of Block B

Following an article published by the Financial Times (FT) regarding ExxonMobil’s exit from Block B, Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and the country’s Chamber of Mines offer further clarification on the future of Block B and the opportunities for foreign investment in the country’s oil and gas…

Trina Solar

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Trina Solar, SOLA, and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) to Power a South African Mining Operation with 135MW Merak 1 Project

The Merak 1 project signifies a major milestone in sustainable energy solutions for South Africa

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Trina Solar (www.TrinaSolar.com), the world's leading provider of smart PV and energy storage solutions has partnered with SOLA, a South African leader in renewable energy with a focus on utility-scale projects and WBHO Construction to embark on a transformative solar project. The Merak 1 project signifies…

Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)

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    • Participants at the SECAM seminar on the theme “Conflicts in Africa in the context of the exploitation of natural and mining resources”, from March 8 to 10, 2024, in Accra, Ghana
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    • The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering
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The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering

The overarching objective is to ensure that Africa's abundant resources contribute to economic development, benefit the majority of its populace, foster peace, and alleviate poverty

The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of "Conflicts in Africa in the Context of the Exploitation of Natural and Mining Resources" from March 8th to 10th, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. This significant event brought together approximately forty…

Energy Capital & Power
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Togo to Showcase Investment Prospects at Invest in African Energy 2024

The West African country is seeking to expand energy production and distribution through new cross-border agreements and a growing emphasis on solar

With more than half of its population lacking reliable electricity access, Togo faces substantial requirements for new energy production and distribution. At present, the West African country features a relatively diversified energy mix – with more than 15% of its consumption met by renewable resources – and aims to derive…

African Energy Chamber

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Algerian Gas Entices Foreign Investors as Minister Arkab Joins African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy

Taking place on November 4-8, African Energy Week fuels investments in the continent’s energy sector, catalyzing economic growth and opportunities for exporting countries such as Algeria

Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – taking place November 4–8 in Cape Town. As the country moves to attract new investment in oil and gas, the minister will shed light on upcoming opportunities…

Energy Capital & Power

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Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) Talks Ensuring an Integrated Energy Mix

In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power, Bryan Eiseb, Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy, underscores the importance of an integrated hydrocarbon strategy in securing foreign investment

How would you evaluate the success of Namibia’s integrated hydrocarbon strategy to date? In just over a year, Namibia has seen five major oil discoveries adding to the already one gas discovery made in the Orange Basin by global energy majors Shell and TotalEnergies in partnership with Qatar Energies, Impact…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • Africa Finance Corporation's investee company, Dynamic Mining SAS, was awarded the Community Engagement accolade at the Responsible Resourcing Awards during the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Investee Dynamic Mining Shines with Sustainability Award at 2024 Mining Indaba

Among the deserving recipients, Dynamic Mining stood out, earning the award for demonstrating leading practices in community engagement

Africa Finance Corporation’s (www.AfricaFC.org) investee company Dynamic Mining SAS has received the award for Community Engagement at the Responsible Resourcing Awards, held on the sidelines of the recently concluded African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Now in its third year, the Responsible Resourcing Awards recognises and celebrates initiatives that promote…