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Africa6 hours agoSenegal is preparing to become a major gas producing country in the MSGBC region (by Miguel Artacho)
Senegal expects a lot to continue to develop the great potential of the country’s natural gas sector DAKAR, Senegal, October 15, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor A number of world-class oil and gas discoveries took place in Senegal between 2014 and 2017. Oil and gas reserves worth over one billion barrels of oil and over 40,000 billion cubic feet of gas have been released in Senegal. The country is now poised to ensure that its vast reserves of natural gas will help ensure energy security for many years to come. Under the leadership of HE President Macky Sall, Senegal has made the development of the energy sector one of the fundamental pillars of the country’s economic emergence by 2035. Natural gas projects One of the largest gas projects currently underway in Senegal is the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG gas project, located in offshore.
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Invest in Africa: the pan-African non-profit platform supporting SMEs in Senegal (By Miguel Artacho)
IIA has been operating in Senegal since 2018, where it received strong support from two of the major international oil companies (IOCs) currently operating in the country. DAKAR, Senegal, October 15, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor Invest In Africa (https://bit.ly/3lH2eFw) (IIA) was established in 2012 as a multi-sector, non-profit pan-African organization whose main mission is to support entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ) succeed in the business sector in sub-Saharan Africa. It does so in particular by focusing on promoting local content in the extractive industries and offering a number of capacity building and training initiatives for IIA members. It also makes it easier for these companies to access financing on more favorable terms, while facilitating their overall ability to enter new markets. The genesis of The IIA first began in the UK with support from Tullow Oil. Since then, The IIA.
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Orange Cameroon and the German Development Cooperation inaugurate the 6th Orange Digital Center in Africa and the Middle East, a center dedicated to digital development and innovation to train young people in digital technology and strengthen their employability
This initiative contributes to Cameroon’s digital transformation while creating local employment opportunities for young people DOUALA, Cameroon, October 15, 2021 / Groupe APO / – Today, Orange (www.Orange.com) and the German Development Cooperation are inaugurating an “Orange Digital Center” in Douala, an ecosystem entirely dedicated to the development of digital skills and innovation, in the presence of the highest authorities policies and administration of Cameroon. , representatives of Germany and France in Cameroon, GIZ and members of the board of directors and the executive committee of the Orange group led by its Chairman and CEO Stéphane Richard. After Tunisia, Senegal, Ethiopia, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire, it is in Cameroon, in Douala, that the first Orange Digital Center in Central Africa is inaugurated. Spread over 600 m², the Orange Digital Center brings together the four strategic programs of the Orange group, namely: a coding school, a FabLab Solidaire – one of.
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International Organization for Migration announces top jury for 2021 West and Central Africa Migration Journalism Award
Prizes will be awarded to a maximum of eight winners (up to $ 1,250 each) DAKAR, Senegal, October 15, 2021 / APO Group / – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) (www.IOM.int), the United Nations agency for migration, is proud to announce the prestigious panel of judges and president of the jury, founder and president of the APO group, Mr. Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, for the 2021 Prize for journalism on migration in West and Central Africa (https://bit.ly/3FJn9jr). This journalist competition aims to promote quality reporting in West and Central Africa on topics related to migration, including environmental migration, reintegration of migrants, awareness of irregular migration and alternatives to migration. irregular in the region. The list of judges is: Ms. Fatma Samoura: FIFA Secretary General Mr. Christian Yoka: Africa Director of the French Development Agency (AFD) Mr. Filipe de Botton: Founder of the Portuguese Diaspora Council Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa: Nigerian politician and.
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Six out of seven COVID-19 infections go undetected in Africa
With limited testing, we are still flying blind in far too many communities in Africa BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of), October 14, 2021 / Groupe APO / – A new assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that only 14.2% – or one in seven infections – with COVID-19 are detected in Africa. To reverse this trend and curb transmission, the WHO Regional Office for Africa today announced a new initiative to improve community testing for COVID-19 in eight countries. The program aims to reach over 7 million people with rapid diagnostic tests over the next year. The WHO analysis used the COVID-19 calculator developed by Resolve to Save Lives which estimates infections based on the number of reported cases and deaths and an infection death rate based on studies based on the population. He revealed that as of October 10, 2021, the cumulative number of COVID-19 infections was estimated.
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Senelec: Improving the efficiency and reliability of Senegal’s electricity grid (by Miguel Artacho)
Electricity production plays a central role in the daily operation of Senelec DAKAR, Senegal, October 14, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor Although Senegal’s major offshore oil and gas discoveries have made headlines in the energy sector in recent years, major developments are also underway in the electricity sector. These are led by the National Electricity Company of Senegal (Senelec) in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and a variety of local and international investors involved in the power generation and energy sector. renewables in Senegal. The history of Senelec (https://bit.ly/3ADTKTN) goes back many years, but was established in its present form in April 1998. It is one of the largest companies in the country and plays a role crucial in the electricity sector as a company in charge of the production, transmission, distribution and marketing of electricity throughout Senegal. The State of.
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Africa Cup three-day tournament: Senegal return from defeat to victory
Tunisia is much faster and more technical but with Senegal there is a lot more physical contact we are taking these lessons forward and we will do our best CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 14, 2021 / APO Group / – The second round of the Tunisian chapter of the Africa Cup tournament saw Côte d’Ivoire play against Senegal who had previously been beaten by Tunisia. The two teams met under a gray autumn sky on October 13 at the El Menzeh rugby pitch in Tunis, the Tunisian capital. Senegal proved their physical and technical superiority with a resounding victory over Côte d’Ivoire 45 – 5. Not only was it the first time that these two West African teams had faced each other, but the first time that they had faced each other. were playing 15 in a major tournament. The match started off cautiously as each team tried to.
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General news1 day agoFoundation to build 100 basketball courts in Africa – Official
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Masai Ujiri, owner of the Giant of Africa Basketball Foundation, announced Wednesday his determination to build no less than 100 basketball courts across Africa. Ujiri said so in Lagos at the unveiling of the new Ilupeju Grammar School basketball courts and three others. Earlier, the same ceremony was held at Ijeshatedo High School, Oworonsoki Community Park, and Ilupeju basketball courts currently used by the Warriors Basketball Club. An elated Ujiri said the essence of providing basketball courts is to nurture talent and develop future champions for Nigeria and the rest of Africa. “This is a great day for us, as it has been in preparation for many years; we want to take the opportunity to reach many young people who love basketball. “We are also taking the initiative in other African countries like Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal and beyond,” Ujiri said, adding that the many schools.
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Technip Energies, a global technology player, participates in African Energy Week to lead the dialogue on energy transition and gas monetization
They can help our continent move faster towards low carbon LNG production and Africans and investors alike will benefit every day. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 13, 2021 / APO Group / – A strong delegation of business leaders from the world’s leading engineering and technology company, Technip Energies, are traveling to Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town to both contribute and lead the debate on Africa’s energy transition. As a highly experienced technology player, Technip Energies has focused on combining engineering and construction capabilities with technological know-how, and will visit Cape Town from November 9 to 12 to promote value solutions. added, gas monetization strategies and the role that liquefied natural gas (LNG) will continue to play in Africa’s energy and development future. With the vision of accelerating the energy transition for a better future, Technip Energies has succeeded in positioning itself as a leading player in the.
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General news2 days agoAU, IOM, ECOWAS review migration goverce as migrant remittances dwarf FDI
By Ifeanyi Nwoko / Henrietta Deme Stakeholders in the West African sub-region met on Tuesday to discuss priorities for ensuring safe, orderly and regular migration, as enshrined in the Global Compact for Migration (GCM). Representatives of the International Organization (IOM), the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), who are at the top of the list of stakeholders, organize a consultation of 3 days on the implementation of the Global Compact. The Global Compact is the first agreement negotiated at the intergovernmental level, prepared under the auspices of the United Nations, covering all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner. This is happening even as all member states agree that migration is very important for the economic development of the sub-region, with foreign remittances by migrants now exceeding foreign direct investment (FDI). Ghanaian Interior Minister Ambrose Dery, who declared the consultation open,.
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5 African countries have always planned coal-fired power plants despite the global impetus for “no new coal”
VIDEO No new video Coal Share Copy Embed The report identifies forty economies that could immediately commit to the “No New Coal” LONDON, UK, October 13, 2021 / APO Group / – New analysis (https://bit.ly/2YOzDFM) shows that the global pipeline of new coal-fired power projects is shrinking rapidly as momentum builds for “No New Coal” beyond 2021. Five African nations – Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe – are part of a minority group of just 21 countries that have more than one new coal-fired power plant in the planning stages. The five African countries all have projects seeking funding from China, which now faces an uncertain future following China’s recent announcement that it will end support for overseas coal projects. African countries are well placed to commit to “No New Coal”: there are only four coal-fired power plants under construction on the continent, in South Africa and Zimbabwe,.
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Guinea-Bissau and Senegal promote the development of hydrocarbons in the MSGBC basin (By Miguel Artacho)
AGC is also active in two other highly strategic sectors for the two countries: mining and fishing. DAKAR, Senegal, October 12, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor Guinea-Bissau has several offshore areas that offer good prospects for a variety of independent exploration and production (E&P) companies, as well as international oil companies (IOCs) that currently operate in several countries in the MSGBC basin, including the Swedish company Svenska Petroleum. , the Norwegian company PetroNor E&P and the Australian company FAR LTD, also present in The Gambia and Senegal. The bulk of E&P activities are carried out in partnership with Petroguin EP, Guinea Bissau’s national oil and gas company, however, there is another particularly important player in Guinea’s oil and gas sector – the Agency cooperation (https: // bit .ly / 3awuEvE) Between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau (AGC). The AGC is an entity that reports directly to.
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Five reasons why the MSGBC basin is a top investment destination (by Miguel Artacho)
The MSGBC Basin has been the shining light of African exploration through the recent darkness the industry has endured DAKAR, Senegal, October 12, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor Since large-scale oil and gas discoveries took place in the offshore waters of Senegal and Mauritania between 2014 and 2017, the entire MSGBC region – including Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Conakry and Guinea Bissau – has attracted increasing interest from the international community. investors. There are several reasons why the MSGBC region is uniquely positioned to compete for new foreign direct investment (FDI), not only in the booming oil and gas sector, but also in others, including renewable energy, mining, fishing, agriculture, tourism and services. Hydrocarbon exploration In 2014, the oil and gas industry experienced a downturn and global crude oil prices fell sharply – and then more recently the industry was hit again by the.
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HE Eric Williams, former Minister of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago and member of the Natural Gas and Local Content Advisory Committees of the African Energy Chamber, confirms his participation in the Africa Week of energy in Cape Town
HE Williams to lead solid and collaborative discussions at AEW 2021 on multiple topics JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 12, 2021 / APO Group / – HE Eric Williams, former Minister of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago, has confirmed his participation in Africa’s premier energy event, Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2021, which will take place from 9 to November 12 in Cape Town, South Africa. He has extensive experience in Trinidad and Tobago and several African energy markets and is committed to coming to Cape Town to promote oil and gas project development and management strategies, funding chain initiatives. value and monetization of natural gas. Additionally, with a focus on advising policymakers on regulatory frameworks and local content initiatives, Williams will focus on the role of oil and gas in national and regional development across the African continent. HE Williams has over 38 years of experience in the.
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“Song for the Sahel” highlights the cultural heritage of the region in the midst of the crisis
This song celebrates the enduring resilience, generosity, solidarity and strength that Sahelians continue to display despite the crisis surrounding them. NEW YORK, United States of America, October 11, 2021 / APO Group / – OCHA and Sahelian artists Vieux Farka Touré (Mali), Amadou and Mariam (Mali), Oumy Gueye (Senegal), Tal National (Niger), Songhoy Blues (Mali) and Bassekou Kouyate (Mali) today launched “La chanson of the Sahel ”. The five-minute vocal and instrumental composition draws attention to the current crisis in the Sahel, while highlighting the region’s rich musical heritage and the resilience of its people. The Sahel crisis is one of the fastest growing emergencies in the world. This year, nearly 29 million people are in need of life-saving assistance and protection, 5 million more than last year. “This song celebrates the enduring resilience, generosity, solidarity and strength that Sahelians continue to demonstrate despite the crisis surrounding them, as well.
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Exploration and investment opportunities in the Mauritanian oil industry (by Matthew Goosen)
In recent years, the Mauritanian government has actively encouraged the development of its onshore oil and gas sector. DAKAR, Senegal, October 11, 2021 / APO Group / – By Matthew Goosen, Editor-in-Chief Following the discovery (https://bit.ly/3luKJbk) of a large natural gas deposit off Mauritania in the Tortue natural gas field in 2014 by the American water exploration and production company In Kosmos Energy, interest in the region’s oil and gas prospects has exploded, placing the Saharan country in the early stages of a hydrocarbon boom. The discovery of Kosmos led to the development of the Big Turtle Ahmeyim project, which is now majority owned by oil and gas giant BP (60%). Comprising the maritime border between Mauritania and Senegal and at a depth of 2,850 m, BP is currently building (https://bit.ly/3FCS1C8) a floating liquefied natural gas installation to tap into the 15,000 billion cubic feet of gas from the field,.
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Human Rights Council Extends Mandates on the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Cambodia and Libya, Appoints Mandate Holders, and Closes its Forty-eighth Regular Session
The forty-ninth regular session of the Human Rights Council is tentatively scheduled to be held from 28 February to 25 March 2022 GENEVA, Switzerland, October 11, 2021/APO Group/ — The Human Rights Council this morning extended mandates on the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Cambodia and Libya, appointed mandate holders, and closed its forty-eighth regular session. The Council also adopted resolutions on racial discrimination, Yemen, and on technical assistance and capacity building in the field of human rights. In total, the Council adopted eight resolutions this morning. On technical assistance and capacity-building in the field of human rights in the Central African Republic, the Council decided to extend the mandate of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic for one year. The Council also decided to convene a high-level dialogue at its forty-ninth session to assess human rights.
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Senegal places local content at the center of the country’s energy sector agenda (By Charné Hundermark)
The Senegalese government introduced a national approach to energy sector development, placing local content as a key factor in the industry’s success DAKAR, Senegal, October 11, 2021 / APO Group / – By Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor Over 450 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 1 billion barrels of oil reserves have positioned Senegal as an exceptionally attractive hydrocarbon destination. Recent significant discoveries made in 2014-2016 have only made the country more attractive, and with the introduction of international oil companies (IOCs), the sector has seen accelerated project development and industry expansion. . Led by HE President Macky Sall, the Senegalese government has introduced a national approach to energy sector development, placing local content as a key factor in the industry’s success. Local content at the forefront of industry expansion With an ambitious goal of ensuring that local businesses account for 50% of oil and gas.
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Women’s rights in the ECOWAS region: Experts and Ministers in charge of gender issues meet to examine draft strategies to combat sexual and gender-based violence and sexual harassment
ECOWAS Member States have undoubtedly taken steps to address gender-based violence by advocating and supporting victims ABUJA, Nigeria, October 10, 2021 / APO Group / – The ECOWAS Gender and Development Center (ECGD) is organizing from October 11 to 13, 2021 in Dakar, Senegal, a Meeting of Experts, followed by a meeting of ECOWAS Ministers in charge of Gender and Status. Female on October 15, 2021. The meeting focuses on the draft ECOWAS Regional Strategy for the prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence and the ECOWAS project on sexual harassment in the workplace and educational institutions. West Africa, like other countries in the world, is experiencing a recurrence of sexual and gender-based violence in private and public spaces. There has been a dramatic escalation in gender-based violence, particularly sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel restrictions and blockades were implemented. ECOWAS member.
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Tunisia take top three-day Africa Cup tournament
It’s a good result, scoring so early, seemed to have a great psychological impact on the Senegalese team CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 10, 2021 / APO Group / – Tunisia got off to a good start with a try in the opening minutes of the match. The match took place under the iconic dome of the El Menzeh sports complex in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, on Saturday, October 9. A small but enthusiastic crowd cheered on the home side by waving Tunisia’s red flags as the women’s team played a quick opening against Senegal which ended in a 14-3 overall victory over Tunisia. After scoring their first try, Tunisia had to defend themselves against Senegal’s series of powerful attacks. Tunisia defended well against Senegal who were like a moving wall led by No.8 Coumba Nidaye who advanced with force to try to take control of the match. Senegalese.
