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Algeria's Bid Round Paves Way for $50B Hydrocarbon Investment Drive

As part of a five-year licensing strategy, Algeria’s ongoing bid round aims to drive significant upstream investment and will be highlighted at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this May

Algeria is set to invigorate its hydrocarbon sector with a substantial $50 billion investment over the next four years, focusing primarily on exploration and production activities. Central to this initiative is an ongoing licensing round, offering six onshore blocks to international and domestic energy companies. Although the 2024 round closes…

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SC Ventures and Yabx, a Tech Mahindra Group company, invest $10 Million to setup Furaha and expand access to purpose-driven financing in Africa

SC Ventures has invested $ 7 million, while Yabx BV has contributed through technology transfer, resulting in a combined investment of $10 million in Furaha

Furaha combines SC Ventures’ global expertise and risk management capability with Yabx’s future-ready tech and alternate lending platform Furaha offers purpose-driven loans centred around education, gender and other responsible lending pillars for African markets  SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies (Netherlands) B.V., a…

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Congo Economic & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Operators to Outline Strategies for Increasing Oil, Gas Production

A panel discussion during the inaugural Congo Economic and Investment Forum 2025 will explore the strategic advantages of the country’s oil and gas production targets

Boasting approximately 1.8 billion barrels of oil, the Republic of Congo has ambitions to increase its production from 270,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 500,000 bpd this year. Meanwhile, an increased focus on natural gas production has resulted in the development of an upcoming Gas Master Plan and new Gas…

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Tunisia: Business Forum discusses investment opportunities

The Forum included working sessions that showcased investment opportunities in both Oman and Tunisia

A Tunisian-Omani Business Forum was held in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, with the aim of enhancing economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and to explore investment opportunities across various. The event is part of a series of activities and reciprocal visits between officials and businesspeople from the Oman Chamber…

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Ministers and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to Convene at Invest Africa’s 12th Annual Mining Series

With demand for transition metals expected to grow fivefold by 2050 as the world shifts to cleaner energy, Africa’s mining sector will play a pivotal role in driving the global energy transition

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading pan-African trade and investment platform, is excited to announce Aon as the Headline Partner for its 12th Annual Mining Series alongside Mining Indaba 2025. With demand for transition metals expected to grow fivefold by 2050 as the world shifts to cleaner energy, Africa’s mining sector…

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SLB to Showcase Strategic Investments, Cutting-Edge Innovations at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

Group Managing Director of West Africa, Jean-Marc Kloss, will highlight SLB's latest projects and investments, including new initiatives in Angola, Libya and Algeria that focus on boosting production and integrating advanced technologies

Jean-Marc Kloss, Group Managing Director of West Africa at SLB, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum, taking place in Paris this May. As a recognized leader in energy innovation and services, Kloss will share insights on SLB’s ongoing investments and evolving role in driving sustainable growth…

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Philippine Ambassador, Guinea-Bissau Foreign Minister Forge Path for Stronger Bilateral Ties

Ambassador Cortes underscored the Philippines' interest in deepening its ties with Guinea-Bissau, particularly on key areas such as agriculture, food security, tourism, and expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation

Philippine Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Paul Raymund P.  Cortes met with His Excellency Carlos Pinto Pereira, Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Foreign  Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in  Bissau.   Ambassador Cortes underscored the Philippines' interest in deepening its ties with  Guinea-Bissau, particularly on key areas such as…

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President Ramkalawan chairs high-level meeting on access to financing

The meeting focused on ensuring that financing mechanisms in Seychelles align with the developmental needs of the country while fostering an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economic environment

The President of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, chaired a high-level meeting on access to financing this morning at State House. He was accompanied by the Vice President, Mr. Ahmed Afif, and the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry, Mrs. Devika Vidot. The meeting brought together representatives of the Seychelles Bankers’…

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Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) Common Market Commissioner to Address Regional Cooperation at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF)

Mbogo Ngabo Seli, Commissioner in charge of the Common Market Department at CEMAC, will discuss how regional integration policies are advancing the Republic of Congo’s oil & gas and energy sectors

As a key leader within the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), Mbogo Ngabo Seli, Commissioner in charge of the Common Market Department at CEMAC, will join as a distinguished speaker at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville. The Common Market Department of CEMAC is…

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How a New Trump Administration Could Shape United States (U.S.) - Africa Energy Relations

As Trump begins his second term, the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum offers a platform to connect American investors with Africa’s energy opportunities amid potential expanded financing and support for U.S. involvement on the continent

With the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, the future of American involvement in Africa’s energy sector is set for a significant shift. President Trump’s approach to energy has consistently focused on strengthening American interests, particularly by prioritizing domestic energy production. However, as he aims to reinforce…