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9 years on; where are we on Malabo commitments?
The Times Group Malawi
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November 6, 2024
BAHIIGWA—The focus should shiftBy Benadetta Chiwanda Mia: In 2014, African nations including Malawi, signed the Malabo Declaration at the African Union Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to launch a decade-long implementation of the...
Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
Dismissed And Ignored: Keys To An African Lobby Group’S Success Being Overlooked By Climate Activists And Africa Oil Week (By Ajong Mbapndah L)
MENAFN
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November 13, 2024
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) By Ajong Mbapndah L. In 2021, the citizen-driven African energy Chamber-AEC ( ), and its unapologetic position in support of the right of African countries to produce oil and gas spread like wildfire. They...
Netanyahu’s Third White House Visit Brings Higher Stakes
Foreign Policy
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting the White House, the United States issuing new trade threats, and Poland reinstating temporary border controls. Sweetening the Deal Israeli...
Refining West African maritime security for sustainable development
Business Day
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November 10, 2024
Recent trends indicate a resurgence of piracy off the coast of Western Africa. In early 2024, multiple reports highlighted a series of attacks on Merchant vessels, where armed pirates boarded ships, took hostages, and demanded ransoms. The U.S....
Open call for expressions of interest: Technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans
PreventionWeb
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November 4, 2024
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched an open call for countries to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) in receiving technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans. With funding from the...
AEC Reaffirms Support for WAES 2025 Delegation Heads to Aberdeen
Business Ghana
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Ahead of WAES 2025, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC, will visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote on African energy opportunities for the UK supply chain. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the leading voice of Africa’s energy industry –...
Sierra Leone Stakes Next Oil Frontier Claim
Oil Price
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June 30, 2025
African countries have recently started making more and more headlines with their plans to develop local oil and gas reserves despite strong opposition from foreign environmentalist organisations and international lenders. The latest to join the...
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 Sunday News
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October 27, 2024
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...
Europa Oil Sees Loss Deepen as UK Regulatory Environment Derails Plans
Rigzone
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October 31, 2024
Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) PLC has reported a loss of GBP 6.78 million ($8.78 million) for the 12 months to July, compared to GBP 852,000 ($1.1 million) for its prior accounting year, as it recognized GBP 4.97 million ($6.44 million) in...
Europa Oil Losses Deepen as UK Regulatory Environment Derails Plans
Rigzone
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October 30, 2024
Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) PLC has reported GBP 6.78 million ($8.79 million) in negative profit for the 12 months to July, compared to GBP 852,000 ($1.1 million) for the prior accounting year, as it recognized millions of dollars in impairments....
BRICS summit in Brazil to champion multilateralism amid trade tensions
Daily News Egypt
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July 6, 2025
Leaders of the growing BRICS group of nations are gathering in Brazil for a summit overshadowed by United States President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies, with the bloc aiming to present itself as a defender of multilateralism. The leaders,...
Africa's least visited country is home to rare wildlife and pristine beaches
The Mirror US
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October 8, 2024
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea could be Africa's hidden gem. This tiny country has pristine tropical beaches, lush rainforests, breathtaking waterfalls, rare wildlife, reliably warm weather - and a unique, fascinating culture. The country...
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Reaffirms Support For West African Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 Delegation Heads To Aberdeen
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( ) – the leading voice of Africa's energy industry – is proud to reaffirm its support for the West African Energy Summit (WAES), scheduled for November 18-19, 2025, in Aberdeen, Scotland. In...
Emulating Norway’s Triumph: How Ghana Can Transform the Eban...
Modern Ghana
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On July 3, 2025, Ghana marked a historic milestone with the Declaration of Commerciality for the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries in the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4). This breakthrough, confirmed by the Ministry of Energy and Green...
Africa Energy Bank: A lifeline for oil and gas funding amid climate concerns
IOL
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Africa is struggling to fund its burgeoning oil and gas resources as climate change activism has dried up finance from global multilateral finance institutions, so an Africa Energy Bank is close to being formed to help deal with this crisis, Dr...
Dr Al Fadhel: Bahrain Ready to Boost Cooperation for Sustainable Development
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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MD TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune - www.newsofbahrain.com Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has urged for stronger collaboration with international partners to tackle environmental and technological challenges during a key summit in Equatorial...
Venaani defends ‘recycled’ manifesto
New Era
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Lahja Nashuuta Political observers have expressed concern over parties that are recycling manifestos, citing lack of fresh ideas and failure to adapt to changing socio-political conditions. Political parties have been releasing their manifestos in...
G7: FAO reaffirms support for Africa’s Post-Malabo Agenda
The National Tribune
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September 27, 2024
Syracuse, Italy-The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Africa beyond 2025. The Director-General was invited to participate in a G7 panel session with agriculture...