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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Roundtable Explores Africa’s Development Needs at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

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Opening remarks by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Director of Research, Dr. Ayed Al Qahtani, kicked off a roundtable discussion at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 ­– organized by the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) – uniting OPEC and non-OPEC African explorers and producers to discuss the continent’s energy development needs, current market conditions […]

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Critical Minerals Africa 2023 Prepares for Official Opening with Full Day of Strategic Presentations

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The first day of the Critical Minerals Africa 2023 summit on Tuesday – organized by Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) – featured a series of presentations from leading industry experts, providing unparalleled insights into Africa’s critical mineral reserves and geopolitical position in the global mining economy. The main conference program begins on Wednesday, October 18 […]

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Renowned Nigerian Businessman Tunde Folawiyo to Speak at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023

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Tunde Folawiyo, a distinguished Nigerian businessman, has joined the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (www.GlobalBlackImpact.com) as a featured speaker. Taking place from November 30 to December 1, 2023, in Dubai, GBIS aims to promote Black excellence while uniting the global Black community. As a speaker, Folawiyo will share his insights into strategies to increase investment in […]

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African Development Bank appoints Dr Akinsola Babalola as Special Assistant to the President

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The African Development Bank Group (http://www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr Akinsola Babalola, a banking and finance management professional, Special Assistant to the Bank Group President. Dr Babalola is a Nigerian citizen with over 20 years of experience across sub-Saharan Africa. Before joining the Bank, he was Assistant Vice President at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated in Lome, Togo, […]

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African Development Bank appoints Desiré Jean-Marie Vencatachellum Senior Director, Country Economics Department

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The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Desiré Jean-Marie Vencatachellum Senior Director of the Country Economics Department, effective 1st November 2023. A Mauritian national and seasoned development banker, Vencatachellum has more than thirty years of experience in strategic leadership on development economics and finance issues, particularly in Africa. He has excelled in leading large and […]

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Unites Key Players During Invest in Angola Energies Spotlight Session

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The 2023 edition of the biggest gathering of energy stakeholders and policymakers on the continent, African Energy Week (AEW) – organized by the African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) – featured a country spotlight roundtable on Angola, showcasing the country’s abundant reserves and favorable business environment. Kicking off the session, heavy weights from Angola’s oil and gas […]

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OSP Petitions CJ for Removal of Justice Twum from Cecilia Dapaah Case

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In a significant legal development, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has lodged a petition with Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, urging the removal of Justice Edward Twum from overseeing the case pertaining to the confirmation application against the seizure and freezing of assets belonging to former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah. The OSP is poised […]

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