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Gabon to Bring New Exploration, Gas Opportunities to African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Stage

Gabon is reigniting interest in its upstream sector with new discoveries, deepwater acreage, and major gas infrastructure investments, positioning itself as a competitive and investor-friendly energy market

As Gabon accelerates efforts to reposition itself as a leading upstream player in Africa, the “Invest in Gabon” Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies will present a detailed overview of the country’s most promising investment opportunities across the oil and gas value chain. The session…

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    • Presentation of the study report to representatives of Mauritanian women entrepreneurs’ associations
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African Development Bank Unveils Groundbreaking Mapping of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations in Africa

The study shows that while nearly one in four African women is an entrepreneur, 87 percent of women’s associations lack financial management capacity

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has unveiled the findings of a first-of-its-kind study mapping women entrepreneurs’ associations across sixteen African countries, revealing significant capacity gaps that hinder their economic impact. Launched on 6 August in Nouakchott, the study shows that while nearly one in four African women is an entrepreneur,…

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    • Ethiopian Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Lemma Yadecha (4th from L) and African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (4th from R), hold the signed mandate letter designating the Bank as mandated lead arranger for the Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, set to be Africa’s largest airport by 2029
    • Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Commercial Officer Lemma Yadecha and African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, sign a Mandated Lead Arranger agreement authorizing the Bank to mobilize up to $8 billion in financing for the new Bishoftu International Airport
    • “Speed and scale are now the hallmarks of Ethiopia. And scale is what we are signing onto today – a testament to the power of vision, determination and resolve to put Africa at the top,” said the Bank chief
    • Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Commercial Officer, Lemma Yadecha, presented the Bishoftu International Airport project to event participants, outlining scheduled construction timelines, current progress and estimated costs
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The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off

New Bishoftu international airport will be a game changer for air transport in Africa and globally — Adesina

Ethiopia’s ambition to build a new international airport that will rival some of the world’s biggest, took off on Monday with a monumental signing ceremony marking the African Development Bank’s role (www.AfDB.org) as the initial mandated lead arranger, global coordinator and book runner to mobilize nearly $8 billion of the…

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    • Power Operators & Developers Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid African Electrification Drive
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Power Operators & Developers Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid African Electrification Drive

Energy developers, utilities and technology providers will gather at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 to showcase major projects, forge strategic partnerships and drive Africa’s transition toward clean, reliable and scalable power solutions

Marked by a surge in renewable deployment, growing regional market activity and strategic public-private partnerships, Africa’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly. As the continent pushes toward universal electrification and energy resilience, key industry leaders are set to share their strategies and insights at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest…

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Technip Energies Joins MSGBC 2025 as Gold Sponsor Amid Industrial Drive

Technip Energies joins MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting its leadership in gas infrastructure, refinery upgrades and mining development across the region

Energy project developer Technip Energies has confirmed its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, taking place from December 9-10 in Dakar. Held under the theme Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy for Inclusive Economic Development, the event is…

Energy Capital & Power
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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Deals & Showcases Track to Explore International Oil Company (IOC) Procurement, Best Practices

Representing part of the main conference agenda, the Deals & Showcases Track features a series of sessions that will navigate the procurement processes of major operators in Angola

This year’s Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – scheduled for September 3-4 in Luanda – will feature the first-ever Deals & Showcases Track as part of the main conference agenda. Taking place alongside the Strategic and Technical Tracks, this exclusive program feature encompasses a series of sessions that will…

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African Development Bank backs Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to boost Agenda 2063 implementation across Africa

The training is part of broader efforts to enhance institutional and human capacity across the continent

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is supporting a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want (http://apo-opa.co/4miWmzo). Through its Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO), the Bank provided technical and financial backing for the 5th Annual Training Workshop for…

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    • The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Partners with Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas to Advance Youth Empowerment Through Energy Jeel Initiative
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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Partners with Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas to Advance Youth Empowerment Through Energy Jeel Initiative

The strategic partnership will develop the next generation of African energy leaders, driving skills development innovation and regional cooperation

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has entered a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Oil and Gas of Libya to support the Energy Jeel Initiative. Designed to equip young Libyans with the skills, knowledge and leadership capabilities to actively…

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Strategic Alliances Propelling Egypt's Gold Sector Growth Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

African Mining Week – taking pace on October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town will feature high-level panel discussions and project showcases, highlighting investment and partnership prospects within Egypt’s gold sector

Egypt is advancing partnerships with global investors to expand its estimated 7.3 million tons of gold reserves and production capacity. These partnerships fall under the country’s Vision 2030 strategy to increase the mining sector’s contribution to GDP from the current 1% to 5%.  Amidst a target to increase gold production…

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    • The African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Announces 2025 Award Nominees, Celebrating Excellence in African Energy
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The African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Announces 2025 Award Nominees, Celebrating Excellence in African Energy

The AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 Awards highlights excellence across eight categories, reflecting the full spectrum of Africa’s energy value chain

The nominees for the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Awards have officially been announced, celebrating excellence in oil, gas and broader energy solutions. With eight categories covering the entire African energy sector and its value chain, the awards recognize companies and projects that are transforming Africa’s energy…