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World Food Programme (WFP)
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The United States boosts World Food Programme's (WFP) emergency operations in the Republic of Congo

Food insecurity in the Republic of Congo has more than doubled in the past decade, rising from 14 percent in 2013 to 31 percent in 2023

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$4 million contribution from the United States to provide emergency food aid to 52,000 people and resume the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in the Republic of Congo. Of this, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for…

Energy Capital & Power

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Republic of Congo Eyes Accelerated Oil, Gas, Sustainable Projects

The country’s Hydrocarbon Minister Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua shared insight into the government's ongoing efforts to attract new investments in the upstream, downstream and forestry sectors

The Republic of Congo (RoC) is preparing to launch a Gas Master Plan and new Gas Code, all while enticing investment in crude exploration and production. Speaking during a press conference at African Energy Week 2024, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, the country’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, outlined how these policies will drive…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Republic of Congo’s Upcoming Gas Policies to Create Investment Security, Says African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Country Spotlight
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Republic of Congo’s Upcoming Gas Policies to Create Investment Security, Says African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Country Spotlight

In addition to preparing a new Gas Code, the country is set to launch a Gas Master Plan, offering a comprehensive strategy for the country’s gas sector

The Republic of Congo (ROC) is preparing a new Gas Code to incentivize investment across the natural gas value chain. Concurrently, the country is preparing to launch its Gas Master Plan (GMP), serving as a roadmap for investing in the ROC’s gas sector. These policies mark a pivotal step towards…

African Energy Chamber
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Unite Oil & Gas Unveils Congo Growth Strategy at African Energy Week (AEW)

Unite Oil & Gas and Aries Energies to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation within the Republic of Congo’s energy sector at AEW: Invest in African Energies

Global integrated energy firm Unite Oil & Gas unveiled its growth strategy in Africa, with a specific focus on expanding its footprint in the Republic of Congo (RoC), in Cape Town on Monday. During a Pre-Event Technical Workshop at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Yatche Luchin, CEO…

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Republic of Congo to Launch Inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum at African Energy Week

A press conference announcing the Congo Energy & Investment Forum – set for March 2025 in Brazzaville – will take place during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy, highlighting the Republic of Congo's dynamic energy investment landscape

The Republic of Congo’s (RoC) Ministry of Hydrocarbons will hold a press conference during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy (AEW) on November 4 in Cape Town to announce the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CIEF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025 in Brazzaville. This high-profile event will position…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance and Information Sharing in Africa

This Africa CDC strategic framework will also bolster the continent’s preparedness and response to health emergencies, contributing to the overall resilience and robustness of public health systems in the AU MS

The African Union Member States (AU MS) face significant health threats, particularly infectious diseases, due to its overstretched public health systems and infrastructure. Despite Its remarkable improvements and growth in health sector service delivery in recent times, the African continent remains under-resourced. At the same time, the continent bears over…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Regional Training Workshop on Capacity Building for Environmental Officials from Regional Fisheries Commission of the Gulf of Guinea (COREP) Member States in Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS)

The training was a great success in increasing the capacity of environmental officials to implement MCS practices

Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, hosted a regional training session from October 21–23, 2024, with the goal of enhancing the Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance MCS capabilities of environmental officials from member states of the Regional Fisheries Commission of the Gulf of Guinea (COREP). This workshop was organised by AU-IBAR in…

Energy Capital & Power

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Congo Talks Gas Code, Angola Relations Ahead of Energy Forum in 2025

A fireside chat during the Angola Oil & Gas conference delved into the exploration opportunities in the Republic of Congo

The Republic of Congo is preparing to launch the first phase of its Bango Kayo expansion project – developed in partnership with Chinese energy company Wing Wah – this year. Fabrice Okassa, Upstream Advisor to the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, shared that the onshore project will…

African Energy Chamber
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Société nationale des pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Diamond Sponsor Amid Approval of Gas Master Plan

As a Diamond Sponsor at AEW 2024, SNPC is set to unveil its Gas Master Plan as the company seeks to unlock the Republic of the Congo’s natural gas resources

The Republic of Congo’s (ROC) national oil company (NOC) Société nationale des pétroles du Congo (SNPC) has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – taking place in Cape Town from November 4-8 - as a Diamond Sponsor. Marking a pivotal step for the ROC,…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Mpox: Saving lives by bringing the mpox message directly to the people

Eyenga Bamboko is one of many volunteers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who are leading the fight against mpox in their local communities

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, volunteers like Eyenga Bamboko are saving lives by helping people understand how to prevent mpox infection and how to get the right care if they fall ill. Known to some in her community as ‘Mama Eyenga’, Eyenga Bamboko is one of many volunteers…