South Africa’s Ambassador to the US has 72 hours to pack bags
As Marco Rubio calls South Africa’s Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, here is a timeline of a falling out.…
EU sanctions Rwandan generals on eve of crucial diplomatic week
Brussels finally approved sanctions on 17 March against senior Rwandan military and M23 officials. The rebels, who are supposed to…
What innovations are planned for sustainable finance?
Sustainability is integral to CIB’s business practices, policies and processes. Since the events of 2011 in Egypt, we have worked…
CIB MARKS A GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Commercial International Bank Group CFO and Executive Board Member, Islam Zekry on what a half-century of resilience, resolve and regional…
South Africa: Can Trump be appeased? Ramaphosa’s 4‑point keep‑calm strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to calm the waters domestically after attacks by the new United States administration on South…
CAMEROON AFTER BIYA: WHO WILL SUCCEED AFRICA’S LONGEST‑SERVING LEADER?
Succession tensions threaten stability in Africa’s enduring one-man regime. Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982, presenting his long tenure…
Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – Congo’s government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18, Angola…
Wole Soyinka: ‘State of emergency in Rivers State betrays federalism’
The suspension of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and declaration of a state of emergency is fundamentally against the spirit…
Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe among the world’s most unhappy countries
African nations including Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone grapple with corruption, poverty and political discontent, dragging the continent into last place…
Trump’s travel ban: Over half the countries on the list are in Africa
In a memo over sweeping travel restrictions being discussed by the Trump administration, half of the 43 countries named are…
TotalEnergies Expands Angola Operations with $6B Deepwater Project, Sustainability Initiatives
TotalEnergies is driving new upstream programs in Angola – from offshore exploration to infill drilling to greenfield projects – as…
Angola’s Minister Azevedo Awards 4 Scholarships to Qualifying INP Female Students
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo awarded four scholarships to female petroleum students during the Angola…
Fossil Fuels to Power 60% of Africa’s Energy by 2040
By 2040, up to 60% of the African energy matrix will be fossil fuel driven, Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of…
Angolan President Reaffirms Commitment to Production Growth
Angolan President João Lourenço announced that the country will continue implementing the Program of Development and Consolidation of the Oil…
AOG’25 Kicks Off to Celebrate 50 Years Of Angola’s Independence and Its Leadership In the Oil Sector in Africa
The sixth edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference & Exhibition was officially launched today, marking the beginning…
Analyzing the Strategic Value of Angola’s Marginal Fields
Angola’s upstream regulator the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) is offering five marginal fields for exploration in addition…
Red Sky Energy Advances Block 6/24 Development, Eyes More Angolan Projects
Australian exploration and production company Red Sky Energy is pursuing new investment opportunities in Angola following its acquisition of a…
Angola Accelerates Just Transition with Natural Gas Development
Angola aims to increase the share of natural gas in its energy matrix to 25% in 2025, prioritizing the development…
Angola Kicks 2025 Off with Major Oil & Gas Milestones
Angola has witnessed several industry milestones in the first two months of 2025, all of which lay the foundation for…
Brownfield vs Greenfield: Angolan Blocks Offer Strong Returns
As sub-Saharan Africa’s second largest oil producer, Angola’s greenfield and brownfield blocks offer a unique set of opportunities for exploration…