My vision is to strengthen cooperation among Africa’s oil-producing nations – Ntow Amoah 

Accra, Sept. 16, GNA – Mr Kwame Ntow Amoah, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has expressed his desire to deepen cooperation among Africa’s oil-producing countries. This comes after he was appointed...

African Petroleum Leaders conclude strategic talks at 7th APPO NOCs meeting in Ghana

Ghana has successfully hosted the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Meeting, bringing together chief executives from nineteen African oil-producing nations for two days of strategic discussions in the...

Ghana’s GNPC Chief Executive named Chairman of Continental Oil Body

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Kwame Ntow Amoah, has been appointed Chairman of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), marking a significant milestone for Ghana’s leadership in the...

GNPC Boss Appointed APPO Chairman

Kwame Ntow Amoah The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Kwame Ntow Amoah, has been appointed Chairman of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO). His appointment was formalised at the 7th APPO...

 How Nigeria Can Optimise Gas Value 

1 LAGOS – Nigeria must overcome financing constraints, accelerate infrastructure delivery, deepen private sector participation, and align with global shifts in technology and climate policy in order to deepen the value of its gas sector, Ekperikpe...

Draft communique 2nd Africa-CARICOM summit in Ethiopia

The Heads of State and Government of Member States of the African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) convened for the historic Second Africa-CARICOM Summit on 7 September 2025, hosted by the Government of the Federal Democratic...

Africa Records Historic Internet Shutdown Crisis in 2024

Africa experienced a record-breaking 21 internet shutdowns across 15 countries in 2024, marking the highest number of digital blackouts ever recorded in a single year for the continent as governments increasingly weaponize internet access to...

[Stakeout] Si Atong Ang, ang ‘Hari ng 1602,’ at si Ako

Panigurado, curious ka agad sa katagang “sixteen oh two” (1602) at kung sino ang tinaguriaan ko na hari nito. Eh ano kaya ang naging papel niya sa Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI), at, siyempre pa, ano naman ang paki ko rito na isa sa mga naging...

Nigeria adopts Kampala Declaration on agric to boost food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Nigeria has officially adopted the Kampala Declaration (2026-2036) on agriculture to boost food production. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, said the implementation of the declaration (2026-2036) on...

Afreximbank, MDGIF Sign $500m MoU to Develop Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure

*Fitch: Nigeria, Mozambique to raise Africa’s LNG exports by 174.5% by 2034 *NLNG intensifies efforts to reduce methane emissions Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Midstream and...

Ebony and ivory: why elephants and forests rise and fall together in the Congo Basin

The forest elephants of the Congo Basin are critically endangered and face extinction. They live in Africa’s largest forest, extending over the continent’s west and central regions. Large populations are found in Gabon and the Republic of Congo...

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Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk...

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Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk...

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Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel as it intensifies attacks on northern Gaza. Rubio's two-day visit aims to show...

Take Control of Your Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for AR Leaders

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APPO to Finalize Launch Date of Energy Bank at Crucial Ministerial Meeting: A Milestone for African Energy Independence

In a pivotal development for Africa's energy sector, the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is set to convene a high-level ministerial meeting to determine the official launch date of the long-anticipated African Energy Bank (AEB)....

AU commits to mobilising $100m to improve food systems in Africa

The African Union has committed to mobilising $100 million in public and private sector investment to improve agrifood systems on the African continent by 2035. The commitment is part of the Kampala Declaration, endorsed by Nigeria and other AU...

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation: 25 Years of Hope and Human Results in Education

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone in the history of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which celebrates twenty-five years since its establishment in 2000. As we commemorate a quarter century of this alliance, the world must...

On Africa’s freshwater ecosystems!

Beneath the surface of this ecological region lies the world of freshwater macroinvertebrates. These are tiny creatures inhabiting rivers, streams and lakes. In the words of renowned American ecologist Edward O. Wilson: invertebrates are the...

Afe Babalola: More Nigerians should get involved in food production

• ‘Rewards outstanding Ekiti local farmers with over N170m in 10 years’ • AU commits to investing $100m to improve food systems in Africa Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola (SAN), has decried the laziness of many...