Author: Victor Olayiwola

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 22, 2026 Typhoon Greenfield Development (Typhoon) – Ghana’s first small-scale mining company compliant with London Bullion Market Association standards – is returning to this year’s edition of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 as an Associate Sponsor. Typhoon’s participation highlights the company’s strategy to deepen engagement with global investors and advance Africa’s gold value chain at a time when the sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. Gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce in March 2026, prompting mineral-rich African countries to accelerate strategies aimed at maximizing the resource’s contribution to GDP growth, employment creation, beneficiation and broader economic…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 21, 2026 Niger’s Minister of Petroleum Hamadou Tinni will take the stage at the African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition – taking place October 12-16, 2026, in Cape Town – as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a competitive upstream and export-driven oil producer. His participation comes at a pivotal moment for Niger’s hydrocarbons sector, as recent project developments and infrastructure expansion reshape the country’s energy landscape. Niger’s upstream expansion is anchored by projects such as those in the Agadem Rift Basin. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) operates the Agadem oilfield, recently…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 21, 2026 APO Group (https://APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has announced the promotion of Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer. As strategic communications advisors to top-tier clients, APO Group’s exceptional talent base is characterised by local fluency and cultural insight built from almost two decades of operating in African markets. This reflects the company’s deliberate focus on people and culture as a business priority. Boshoff will ensure that APO Group continues to attract exceptional talent, develop leadership capability, and maintain the high-performance culture that underpins its client service. Commenting…

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 21, 2026 In line with their shared vision to drive growth and innovation in West Africa, Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (https://LagosFreeZone.com) and CEVA Logistics have announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing integrated logistics solutions in Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. The agreement, which has been approved by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria, was formally signed recently. CEVA Logistics will hold a majority stake in the newly established joint venture. This collaboration brings together CEVA Logistics’ extensive global network and…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 21, 2026 Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially launched Prospect – a dedicated newsroom delivering structured news and reporting on the energy and mining sectors. The move marks an evolution from ECP’s foundations in media and African events into a more focused global news platform. Prospect is now the group’s independent, online platform for comprehensive and timely coverage of energy and mining in Africa, Europe, the MENA region and the Americas. As global energy and mining landscapes grow more complex, the need for clear and reliable reporting has intensified. Prospect responds to this…

PARIS, France, April 20, 2026 Cany Jobe, Director General of the Gambia Petroleum Commission, will join industry leaders at this week’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, bringing into focus one of West Africa’s most promising frontier exploration markets. As global investors increasingly look to diversify portfolios and secure early-stage opportunities, The Gambia is re-emerging as a compelling play within the MSGBC Basin – one of the most active hydrocarbon regions worldwide. At IAE 2026, the country will be featured in a dedicated MSGBC spotlight session, highlighting basin-wide developments and growing alignment between emerging and producing markets. With…

DAKAR, Senegal, April 20, 2026 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (www.Olympics.com) has announced the first group of Athlete Role Models (http://apo-opa.co/3Qky50M) for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (http://apo-opa.co/4clOeLQ), marking an important step in preparations for the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. Key facts The IOC has announced an initial list of 31 Athlete Role Models for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, including multiple Olympic champions and medallists. The Athlete Role Models will provide mentoring and workshop training to young athletes on site during Dakar 2026. In collaboration with the International Federations, experienced Olympians…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2026 Emirates (http://www.Emirates.com) has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the journey through the airport to prepare for real flights – easing travel anxiety and empowering them to fly with more confidence. After the initial Emirates Travel Rehearsals in Dubai resulted in positive feedback from families, schools and autism…

LUANDA, Angola, April 20, 2026 Petrobras President Magda Chambriard has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8. Building on a series of deals signed between Angola and Brazil in recent months, Chambriard’s participation cements the re-entry of a major deepwater operator into Angola and the strengthening of South Atlantic upstream partnerships. Chambriard’s participation comes at a time when Petrobras is renewing its engagement with Angola. In 2025, the company signed two deals, marking its return to the market and…

LONDON, United Kingdom s, April 20, 2026 In a test of institutional appetite for African credit, Liquid Intelligent Technologies (www.Liquid.Tech) has closed a $ 660 million debt financing round, including a $300 million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2.5 times – a result that signified a meaningful vote of confidence in the continent’s digital infrastructure story. The bond, listed on Euronext Dublin and issued under Rule 144A/Regulation S, formed the centrepiece of a broader debt paydown and refinancing completed by Liquid, the pan-African fibre and technology business owned by Cassava Technologies. The transaction retires the company’s prior debt obligations, extends its…