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    • DIAMNIADIO, SENEGAL – MAY 4: Patrick Hardy Jr #10 US Monastir drives to the basket during a Sahara Conference game between US Monastir and ASC Ville de Dakar at Dakar Arena in Senegal (Photo by Julien Bacot, BAL/Getty Images)
    • DIAMNIADIO, SENEGAL – MAY 4: Ivan Almeida #23 Kriol Star and Joel Almeida #45 Kriol Star celebrating after Kriol Star defeated Petro de Luanda at Dakar Arena in Senegal (Photo by Julien Bacot, BAL/Getty Images)
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US Monastir, Petro de Luanda and Kriol Star Advance to the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs in South Africa

With 3 wins and 3 losses, both teams qualified to the BAL Playoffs in Pretoria – Petro finished second and the Star finished third in the Sahara Conference

Anderson Correia got 16 points and five rebounds, Ivan Almeida added 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) debutant Kriol Star (Cape Verde) defeated the defending champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) 71-69 in overtime, booking their spot to the 2025 BAL Playoffs which will take…

African Energy Chamber
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Mauritania Energy Minister to Showcase Investment-Ready Projects

Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, will attend African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies to promote Mauritania’s growing portfolio of LNG and green hydrogen projects

Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, will attend African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 — taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town — where he will promote the country’s expanding portfolio of energy projects and underscore significant opportunities available to…

Energy Capital & Power

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African Mining Week to Spotlight Cutting-Edge Mining Tech

African Mining Week 2025 will showcase how advanced technologies are transforming resource extraction and boosting local beneficiation across Africa through a dedicated Technology Forum

The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1-3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated Technology Forum. The forum will connect African mining projects with global technology providers and investors, showcasing how digital solutions are transforming resource extraction and…

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Petrotec Expands Fuel Station Network, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor

Taking place on September 3-4 in Luanda, Angola Oil & Gas is the country’s premier industry event, uniting stakeholders from across the entire value chain

European manufacturer Petrotec has joined the upcoming Angola Oil & gas (AOG) conference as a Silver Sponsor, reflecting its commitment to supporting the expansion of the country’s oil and gas value chain. The company leverages innovation and technology to strengthen mobility and seeks to support Angola’s downstream expansion through new…

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Congo’s Gas Ambitions to Take Spotlight at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 with High-Level Monetization Panel

The Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris next month will host a strategic session on monetizing the Republic of Congo’s gas resources – spotlighting major projects, policy reforms and investment opportunities in one of Africa’s fastest-growing gas markets

The Republic of Congo and its gas agenda will be at the forefront of the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris, which will feature a dedicated session on Monetizing Congo’s Gas Opportunities. The strategic discussion comes as Congo works to scale up gas production, build critical…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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On Behalf of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Attends Inauguration Ceremony of President of Gabon

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan underlined that relations between the UAE and Gabon are continuously evolving, highlighting the significant opportunities to further develop and strengthen these ties for the mutual benefit of both nations

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, which was held in the capital, Libreville, after his presidential election…

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South Sudan: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State

The bombing of our hospital in Old Fangak has resulted in significant damage, including the complete destruction of the pharmacy, which was burned to the ground

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan. The attack began at around 4:30am when two helicopter gunships first dropped a bomb on the MSF pharmacy, burning it to the ground, then went on to fire on the town of Old…

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World Press Freedom Day marked with calls for unity and media safety

The event, organised by the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) with support from Parliament of Uganda attracted sharp commentary on the state of media freedom in Uganda, punctuated by both praise for democratic gains and concern over growing threats

Government officials, civil society leaders, and journalists gathered on Friday at Parliament to mark World Press Freedom Day, with a unified call for stronger protections for the media. This year’s global theme, “Freedom of expression in the face of the AI Revolution” highlights not only the evolving challenges posed by…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa to maintain close ties with Bulgaria as the embassy in Sofia winds down operations

South Africa deeply values the presence of the Bulgarian Embassy in Pretoria and looks forward to sustained cooperation through this channel

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic…

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United States (U.S.) Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Partnership in the Southwest Region

The proposed significant expansion of the Port of Limbe has the potential to make it the deepest seaport in West and Central Africa, capable of accommodating mega vessels and expanding trade opportunities

From April 24–27, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora completed his third visit to the Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s enduring commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership with Cameroon.  The visit also highlighted the lasting friendship between the American and Cameroonian people, particularly via his visits with the Paramount Chiefs of…