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Arts et Spectacles Vivants : La Ministre Françoise Remarck et les Faitieres s’Accordent pour Faire de la Cote d’Ivoire le Hub des Industries Culturelles et Créatives (ICC)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Françoise Remarck, ministre de la Culture et de la Francophonie, et un collectif regroupant une dizaine de faîtières des arts et spectacles vivants se sont accordés en vue de faire de la Côte d’Ivoire un hub des Industries Culturelles et Créatives (ICC). C’était lors d’une rencontre tenue, le vendredi 04 septembre 2026, à la Fabrique Culturelle des Deux-Plateaux.

Cette rencontre initiée par ledit collectif avait en effet pour objectif d’élaborer un plaidoyer pour une révision concertée et protectrice de certaines dispositions de l’arrêté n°0750/MCF/CAB du 14 octobre 2025 déterminant le régime des entrepreneurs de spectacles vivants sur le territoire national. 

Saluant le collectif conduit par la directrice de la Fabrique culturelle, Chantal Djédjé, pour non seulement la mobilisation, mais aussi pour la qualité des échanges, la ministre Françoise Remarck a réaffirmé l’utilité de cet arrêté, sa disponibilité et la volonté de l’État ivoirien, dans une approche synergique, de faire du pays le Hub des Industries Culturelles et Créatives (ICC). 

À l’en croire, cet arrêté s’inscrit dans la volonté du gouvernement de mieux structurer, professionnaliser et valoriser le secteur culturel ivoirien, conformément à la vision du Président de la République, Alassane Ouattara, qui accorde une place importante à la culture dans le développement et le rayonnement de la Côte d’Ivoire. 
 
« Le PND 2026-2030 a inscrit la culture dans le pilier 3 » en nous enjoignant de « réduire l’informalité dans notre écosystème, valoriser nos champions nationaux et faire la promotion du secteur privé », a-t-elle indiqué.  

La ministre a, à cet effet, expliqué la nécessité de poursuivre la formalisation du secteur, notamment en matière administrative, fiscale et sociale pour les acteurs eux-mêmes, du respect du droit d’auteur et la sécurité des spectacles et du public, ainsi que la traçabilité des flux.

Adhérant aux orientations de leur tutelle, les acteurs des arts et spectacles vivants se sont, pour leur part, engagés à « contribuer de manière constructive et responsable à des solutions qui structurent le secteur, protègent les acteurs, sécurisent les spectacles et favorisent la création artistique en Côte d’Ivoire ».

Il faut noter que cette rencontre s’est tenue dans un esprit constructif, une approche inclusive et une volonté commune pour une structuration bénéfique du secteur afin d’en faire un maillon important dans l’économie et le développement de la Côte d’Ivoire.

Distribué par APO Group pour Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire.

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Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) Brings Angola’s Next Upstream Investment Cycle to Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026

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Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) will lead a high-level delegation to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as the country moves to translate its long-term upstream strategy into exploration, development and production growth. 

The delegation will feature senior representatives including Executive Administrators Alcides Andrade, Artur Custódio, Nicola Mvuayi and Ana Miala, alongside Director of Exploration Lúmen Sebastião and Local Content Coordinator Maura Nunes. ANPG Chairman Paulino Jerónimo will lead the delegation, providing investors with direct access to Angola’s upstream regulator as the country promotes opportunities across mature and frontier provinces. 

The ANPG’s participation comes at a pivotal moment for Angola’s upstream sector. With production at around 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, Angola is pursuing a dual-track strategy: maximizing recovery from mature producing assets while accelerating exploration across underexplored basins that could underpin the country’s next generation of projects. 

Central to this push is Angola’s Hydrocarbon Strategy 2025–2050, which establishes the upstream vision, pillars and targets for the next 25 years. Built around six pillars, the strategy aims to make Angola’s upstream sector more competitive and attractive to investors while promoting technological innovation and greater development of the country’s natural resources. 

In the near term, the strategy targets production above one million bpd through 2030, before increasing output to 1.2 million bpd during 2031–2040. Mature assets will form a key bridge to this growth. Angola is targeting field revitalization, well re-entry, new drilling and improved recovery rates, supported by measures including the 2024 Incremental Production Decree. Investment is already advancing at producing assets such as Block 32 and Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A, highlighting the remaining potential within established concessions. 

At the same time, ANPG is creating opportunities to shorten development timelines and commercialize smaller discoveries through infrastructure sharing and subsea tiebacks. The Greater PAJ development, which reached FID in June 2026 and combines resources from Blocks 31 and 31/21 through shared infrastructure, demonstrates how cross-block development can unlock resources more efficiently. 

Beyond mature acreage, Angola’s longer-term production outlook will increasingly depend on frontier exploration. The Hydrocarbon Strategy targets approximately 12.7 billion barrels of oil initially in place and five trillion cubic feet of gas in discovered or prospective resources through 2030, rising to approximately 20 billion barrels and 13 trillion cubic feet during 2031–2040. Angola plans to expand 3D seismic coverage and intensify exploration across the Kwanza, Namibe and Benguela Basins, alongside deeper Cretaceous and pre-salt opportunities in the Lower Congo Basin. 

Momentum is already building. TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil secured four Namibe and Benguela blocks in 2026, Woodside Energy is pursuing studies across Blocks 25, 26 and 43, while Shell has partnered with Sonangol on Block 33. ANPG’s Permanent Offer Regime provides an additional route into the market, enabling investment in unawarded acreage, free areas within existing concessions and concessions held by the national concessionaire. 

ANPG’s participation at AOG 2026 will therefore put both sides of Angola’s upstream proposition in focus: near-term barrels from established producing areas and longer-term growth from frontier exploration. As Angola moves from managing decline toward rebuilding production, AOG 2026 provides a platform for ANPG to connect available acreage, regulatory reforms and project opportunities with the capital and technical expertise needed to deliver the country’s next investment cycle. 

Visit www.AngolaOilandGas.com for more information.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Egypt’s Upstream Reset Gains Momentum as Tarek El Molla Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

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Tarek El Molla. Founder & Principal Consultant at Luminant Energy Consultancy and Former Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources Egypt, will speak at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition – the continent’s premier event for the energy industry. El Molla joins the conference at a time when Egypt is revitalizing its upstream strategy under efforts to address production decline, attract new exploration investment and reinforce its role as a strategic Mediterranean supplier.  

In recent months, Egypt has been actively repositioning itself as a competitive upstream destination through a combination of exploration incentives, regulatory reform and expanded partnerships with international energy companies. These efforts align with goals to reach 6.6 billion cubic feet per day in production by 2027. Recent agreements and drilling campaigns signal renewed confidence in the country’s hydrocarbon potential, particularly offshore and in underexplored onshore basins.  

Just this month, the country signed an exploration agreement with TotalEnergies, establishing a framework for technical cooperation. The agreement reflects Egypt’s continued strategy of leveraging international partnerships to accelerate resource development while maximizing the value of its existing LNG and gas infrastructure. This comes as a wave of foreign investment is expected across the upstream sector in the coming years. International companies have committed more than $19 billion over the next three years, including Eni ($8 billion), bp ($5 billion), ARCIUS ($2 billion) and Apache Corporation ($4 billion).  

To support production growth, the country has also approved two new petroleum laws aimed at accelerating hydrocarbon exploration in key offshore zones. Law No. 81 of 2025 covers the North Sinai offshore zone while Law No. 163 of 2025 focused on the East Al-Hamad area in the Gulf of Suez. Perenco and affiliates formalized a deal for the North Sinai zone, committing an initial $46 million to drill exploration wells. Dragon Oil signed a contract for the East Al-Hamad, with plans to invest between $30 million and $40.5 million to drill at least two wells. These moves aim to unlock new frontiers in the country, strengthening export resilience and long-term production metrics.   

Egypt’s upstream revival is taking place against the backdrop of intensifying regional competition for investment and export market share. As Mediterranean and European buyers seek reliable supply partners closer to market, Egypt is positioning itself as both a producer and a regional processing hub capable of handling gas flows from across the Eastern Mediterranean.  

“Tarek El Molla helped position Egypt as one of the Mediterranean’s most strategically important gas markets. Egypt’s renewed exploration drive and policy reforms are sending a strong signal to investors that the country is serious about increasing production, accelerating deal flow and strengthening its role in regional energy security,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.  

As Egypt expands exploration activity and strengthens its investment framework, AEW 2026 is expected to serve as an important platform for Egyptian authorities, operators and policymakers to connect with international investors and showcase new opportunities across the country’s upstream and gas sectors. Taking place from October 12-16 in Cape Town, the conference will bring together African energy leaders, global financiers and technology providers to shape the future of the continent’s energy industry. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Dr. Rasha Kelej partage des leçons de leadership tirées de la création de la campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère » de la Fondation Merck et explique comment aller au-delà des apparences pour impulser un changement durable, dans le cadre de sa plateforme de mentorat et de leadership

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Dans le cadre de sa plateforme virtuelle de mentorat et de leadership, « Au-delà du Pouvoir : Leadership, Influence et Impact Mondiale », la Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), a publié un nouvel article sur le leadership intitulé « Un leadership au-delà des apparences : comment j’ai œuvré pour transformer les soins de fertilité et briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité ». Cet article présente le parcours du Dr. Kelej, qui a créé et piloté le mouvement « Fondation Merck Plus Qu’une Mère ». Elle y explique comment, au-delà des difficultés immédiates rencontrées dans le domaine de la fertilité, elle s’est attaquée aux barrières sociales, culturelles et de communication plus profonde qui entourent l’infertilité. Elle y partage comment cette approche a permis d’induire un changement culturel plus large, tout en améliorant l’accès aux soins de fertilité et en renforçant les capacités du système de santé.

Pour lire l’article complet et accéder à la plateforme, rendez-vous sur :
https://apo-opa.co/4gSmMpQ

Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret) explique : « Un changement durable résulte rarement de la simple résolution du problème visible. Un leader doit identifier les multiples dimensions qui l’entourent et s’y atteler.

C’est l’une des leçons de leadership les plus importantes que j’ai apprises en créant le mouvement « Fondation Merck Plus Qu’une Mère ».

Pour moi, être leader, c’était envisager le problème sous tous ses angles. En l’absence de spécialistes qualifiés, il fallait développer les capacités médicales. Si la stigmatisation empêchait les femmes et les couples de se faire soigner, il fallait changer les mentalités. Si la désinformation était alimentée par le discours public, il fallait mobiliser et former les médias. Si des croyances culturelles ou religieuses profondément ancrées engendraient des résistances, il fallait aborder ces sujets avec respect. Et si la communication traditionnelle en matière de santé ne parvenait pas à toucher tout le monde, il fallait faire appel aux artistes et aux communautés créatives pour relayer le message. »

Dr. Kelej s’est rendue personnellement dans des communautés à travers l’Afrique, y compris en zones rurales, où elle a constaté de visu à quel point l’infertilité pouvait devenir une source dévastatrice de stigmatisation sociale, en particulier pour les femmes trop souvent blâmées, discriminées ou isolées en raison d’une maladie qui n’avait parfois aucun lien avec elles. Elle a également rencontré des résistances culturelles et religieuses aux traitements de fertilité dans certaines communautés.

Ces expériences ont renforcé sa conviction que transformer les soins de fertilité et briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité exigeait une action concertée à plusieurs niveaux.

Dr Kelej a expliqué : « Dans le cadre de notre mouvement « Plus Qu’une Mère », nous avons renforcé les capacités médicales en octroyant plus de 800 bourses à des professionnels de santé issus de 42 pays. Nous avons notamment soutenu la formation des premiers spécialistes locaux de la fertilité et embryologistes dans de nombreux pays où cette expertise était auparavant inexistante. »

« Mais je savais que former des médecins à elle seule ne suffirait jamais. Nous avons établi un partenariat avec les Premières Dames d’Afrique, Ambassadrices du mouvement « Plus Qu’une Mère », afin d’influencer les communautés et de susciter un changement culturel indispensable. Nous avons mobilisé les ministères, les professionnels de santé, les chefs religieux et les responsables communautaires. En collaboration avec les médias locaux, nous avons formé journalistes et professionnels des médias à communiquer sur l’infertilité avec exactitude, sensibilité et responsabilité », a-t-elle ajouté.

Dans l’article, le Dr. Kelej souligne que le mouvement « Plus Qu’une Mère » était bien plus qu’un simple programme de formation médicale. Sous son impulsion, il s’est attaché à bâtir un écosystème renforçant l’expertise médicale locale tout en créant la compréhension et l’acceptation sociales nécessaires pour que les femmes et les couples puissent accéder aux soins de fertilité et en bénéficier.

L’article est disponible sur la plateforme de mentorat et de leadership du Dr. Rasha Kelej, « Au-delà du Pouvoir : Leadership, Influence et Impact Mondiale », via Substack. Cette plateforme a été lancée afin de créer une ressource accessible conçue pour inspirer, guider et soutenir les futurs leaders, en particulier les femmes et les jeunes leaders d’Afrique, d’Asie et des pays du Sud. La plateforme est accessible à tous, garantissant ainsi aux futurs leaders issus de divers horizons l’accès à un mentorat de qualité, à des réflexions sur le leadership et à des conseils pratiques.

Lien vers la plateforme de mentorat et de leadership du Dr. Rasha Kelej : https://apo-opa.co/3SWC8Si

Les articles sont disponibles gratuitement sur le site web du Dr. Rasha Kelej : https://Rasha-Kelej.com/

Les liens vers les articles sont également disponibles sur le site web de la Fondation Merck : http://www.Merck-Foundation.com

Vous pouvez aussi les retrouver sur les réseaux sociaux du Dr. Rasha Kelej et de la Fondation Merck.

À travers sa plateforme de mentorat et de leadership, le Dr. Rasha Kelej s’engage à partager ses 32 années d’expérience et de connaissances afin d’accompagner et de guider les personnes ambitieuses dans la réalisation de leur potentiel, l’atteinte de leurs objectifs professionnels et personnels, et la construction de leur leadership.

Pour en savoir plus sur le parcours du Dr. Rasha Kelej, consultez ses comptes sur les réseaux sociaux : Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/46K0Bxy), Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4gU4gxo), X (https://apo-opa.co/4igg1kj), et YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4ih54yO).

Et les comptes de la Fondation Merck sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/3SQH6ju), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/46J1NkG), X (https://apo-opa.co/3SWCdFA) et YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4gQcNS6).

Distribué par APO Group pour Merck Foundation.

Contact :
Mehak Handa
Responsable du programme de sensibilisation communautaire
Téléphone : +91 9310087613/ +91 9319606669
E-mail : mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

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L’African Energy Chamber (AEC) et DMWA Resources vont faire avancer les discussions sur le plaidoyer et le conseil lors de African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


L’African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) et le cabinet de conseil panafricain DMWA Resources apporteront leur expertise en matière de plaidoyer politique et de conseil en investissement à l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2026. Verner Ayukegba, vice-président senior de l’AEC, et Sebastian Wagner, fondateur et président de DMWA Resources, ont confirmé leur participation en tant qu’intervenants.

L’AEC s’est imposée comme la principale organisation de défense des intérêts énergétiques du continent, travaillant avec les gouvernements, les investisseurs et les opérateurs pour façonner les cadres politiques qui stimulent les investissements dans le secteur énergétique africain. L’action de plaidoyer de la Chambre porte sur la réforme réglementaire, le contenu local, la politique commerciale et la défense du droit de l’Afrique à exploiter ses ressources en hydrocarbures. En 2026, l’AEC a demandé à intervenir devant la Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples dans le cadre d’une procédure liée au climat, en faisant valoir que la politique énergétique du continent devait être définie par les institutions africaines plutôt que par des litiges externes. La Chambre continue également de publier son rapport annuel « State of African Energy Outlook » en partenariat avec S&P Global Commodity Insights, qui évalue l’activité en amont, les tendances en matière de dépenses et les lacunes en matière d’accès à l’énergie sur les 54 marchés du continent.

DMWA Resources est une société panafricaine spécialisée dans la commercialisation de l’énergie, le conseil et le négoce de matières premières, dont les activités s’étendent à l’Afrique de l’Ouest, centrale et australe. La société conseille les compagnies pétrolières nationales et les opérateurs multinationaux sur leur positionnement en amont, leur stratégie de contenu local et l’accès aux capitaux, en s’appuyant sur des relations bien établies avec les producteurs et les gouvernements hôtes à travers le continent. M. Wagner occupe également le poste de président exécutif du Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF), un groupe de réflexion privé fondé en 2017 afin de mettre en relation les capitaux et l’expertise industrielle allemands avec les opportunités africaines en matière d’énergie et d’infrastructures.

Le double rôle de M. Ayukegba, à la fois vice-président senior de l’AEC et directeur chez DMWA Resources, reflète le lien étroit qui existe entre le plaidoyer et le conseil dans le paysage des investissements énergétiques en Afrique, où la mise en place de conditions politiques favorables et la mise en relation des projets avec des partenaires financiers restent des priorités étroitement liées.

« L’investissement dans l’énergie africaine commence par la mise en place d’un environnement politique favorable », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de l’African Energy Chamber. « Lorsque l’on associe un plaidoyer fort à une expertise-conseil qui met en relation les capitaux et les opportunités, les projets deviennent bancables. C’est ce type de leadership que cette plateforme rassemble. »

L’AEW 2026, qui se tiendra au Cap du 12 au 16 octobre, offrira aux organisations qui façonnent l’environnement des investissements énergétiques en Afrique une tribune pour dialoguer directement avec les décideurs politiques, les opérateurs et les bailleurs de fonds sur les priorités en matière de plaidoyer et de conseil qui font avancer le secteur. Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire en tant que délégué, rendez-vous sur https://apo-opa.co/4iRMcGN.

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Eritrea: Commemoration of Bahti Meskerem and Golden Jubilee of Revolution School

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Nationals in Switzerland enthusiastically commemorated the 65th anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle for independence and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Revolution School.

The event, held in Geneva on 5 September, was attended by members of the Revolution School and heads of national organizations across Switzerland.

At the event, Mr. Ismail Mohammed-Nur, head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, gave a briefing on the profound significance of the beginning of the armed struggle for independence and the establishment of the Revolution School for the Eritrean people.

Mr. Tedros Meles, one of the coordinators of the commemoration of the Revolution School’s 50th anniversary, gave a briefing on the school’s history and development. He said that the school, established by the EPLF during a difficult period, had produced committed and proud citizens. He also congratulated the school’s members.

The event featured cultural and artistic presentations reflecting the significance of both anniversaries.

Similarly, commemorative events were organized in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. The events featured cultural and artistic performances.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Dr. Rasha Kelej Shares Leadership Lessons from Creating Merck Foundation’s “More Than a Mother” Campaign and Looking Beyond the Obvious to Drive Lasting Change, as Part of her Mentorship and Leadership Platform

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As part of her virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform, “Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact,” Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), has published a new leadership article titled “Leadership Beyond the Obvious: How I Worked to Transform Fertility Care and Break Infertility Stigma.” Through the article, Dr. Kelej reflects on her leadership journey in creating and driving the “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” movement, and how she looked beyond the immediate challenges in fertility care to address the deeper social, cultural, and communication barriers surrounding infertility. She shares how this approach helped create a broader culture shift alongside strengthening access to fertility care and building healthcare capacity.

To read the full article and access the platform, visit:
https://apo-opa.co/4gSmMpQ

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) shares, “Lasting change rarely comes from solving only the problem you can see. A leader must identify—and then work on—the many layers surrounding it.

This is one of the most important leadership lessons I learned through creating the “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” movement.

For me, leadership meant looking at the problem from every direction. If there were no trained specialists, we had to build medical capacity. If stigma prevented women and couples from seeking care, we had to change perceptions. If misinformation was being reinforced through public narratives, we had to engage and train the media. If deeply rooted cultural or religious beliefs created resistance, we had to enter those conversations respectfully. And if conventional health communication could not reach everyone, we had to engage artists and creative communities to help carry the message.”

Dr. Kelej personally visited communities across Africa, including rural areas, where she witnessed first-hand how infertility could become a devastating source of social stigma, particularly for women who were too often blamed, discriminated against or isolated for a condition that may have had nothing to do with them. She also encountered cultural and religious resistance to fertility treatment in some communities.

These experiences reinforced her understanding that transforming fertility care and breaking infertility stigma required working across multiple layers at the same time.

Dr Kelej shared, “We built medical capacity, providing more than 800 scholarships to healthcare providers from 42 countries as part of our “More Than a Mother” movement, including supporting the training of the first local fertility specialists and embryologists in many countries where such specialized local expertise had previously been unavailable.”

“But I knew that training doctors alone would never be enough. We partnered with Africa’s First Ladies as Ambassadors of “More Than a Mother” to help influence communities and create a much-needed culture shift. We engaged Ministries, healthcare professionals, religious and community leaders. Together with local media societies, we trained journalists and media professionals to communicate about infertility accurately, sensitively and responsibly.” She further added.

In the article, Dr. Kelej emphasizes that the “More Than a Mother” movement was much more than a medical training program. Under her leadership, it focused on building an ecosystem that strengthened local medical expertise while simultaneously creating the social understanding and acceptance needed for women and couples to seek and benefit from fertility care.

The article is available through Dr. Rasha Kelej’s Mentorship and Leadership Platform, “Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact,” through Substack, that has been launched to create an accessible resource designed to inspire, guide, and support future leaders, particularly women and young future leaders in Africa, Asia and Global South Countries. The platform is accessible to all, ensuring that aspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds can access valuable mentorship, leadership insights, and practical guidance.

Link to Dr. Rasha Kelej’s Mentorship and Leadership Platform: https://apo-opa.co/3SWC8Si

The articles can be freely accessed on Dr. Rasha Kelej’s website: https://Rasha-Kelej.com/

The links of the articles can also be accessed on Merck Foundation Website: http://www.Merck-Foundation.com

The links can also be accessed on the Social Media channels of Dr. Rasha Kelej and Merck Foundation.

Through her Mentorship and Leadership Platform, Dr. Rasha Kelej is committed to sharing her 32 years of knowledge and experience to support and guide aspiring individuals in unlocking their hidden potential, achieving their professional and personal goals, and becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

To learn more about the Dr. Rasha Kelej’s journey, visit her Social Media Handles: Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/46K0Bxy), Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4gU4gxo), X (https://apo-opa.co/4igg1kj), and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4ih54yO).

And Merck Foundation Social Media Handles: Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/3SQH6ju), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/46J1NkG), X (https://apo-opa.co/3SWCdFA) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4gQcNS6).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.

Contact:
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Community Awareness Program Manager 
Phone: +91 9310087613/ +91 9319606669
E-mail: mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) and DMWA Resources to Advance Advocacy, Advisory Discussion at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) and pan-African advisory firm DMWA Resources will bring policy advocacy and investment advisory expertise to African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, with Verner Ayukegba, Senior Vice President of the AEC, and Sebastian Wagner, Founder and President of DMWA Resources, confirmed as speakers.

The AEC has established itself as the continent’s leading energy advocacy organization, working with governments, investors and operators to shape the policy frameworks that drive investment into Africa’s energy sector. The Chamber’s advocacy spans regulatory reform, local content, trade policy and the defense of Africa’s right to develop its hydrocarbon resources. In 2026, the AEC applied to intervene at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in a climate-related proceeding, arguing that energy policy on the continent should be shaped by African institutions rather than external litigation. The Chamber also continues to publish its annual State of African Energy Outlook in partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights, which assesses upstream activity, spending patterns and energy access gaps across the continent’s 54 markets.

DMWA Resources is a pan-African energy marketing, advisory and commodities trading firm with operations spanning West, Central and Southern Africa. The firm advises national oil companies and multinational operators on upstream positioning, local content strategy and capital access, drawing on established relationships with producers and host governments across the continent. Wagner also serves as Executive Chair of the Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF), a private think tank founded in 2017 to connect German capital and industrial expertise with African energy and infrastructure opportunities.

Ayukegba’s dual role as AEC Senior Vice President and a director at DMWA Resources reflects the close link between advocacy and advisory work in Africa’s energy investment landscape, where securing the right policy conditions and connecting projects with capital partners remain closely linked priorities.

“Investment in African energy starts with getting the policy environment right,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “When you pair strong advocacy with advisory expertise that connects capital to opportunity, projects become bankable. That is the kind of leadership this platform brings together.”

AEW 2026, taking place in Cape Town from October 12-16, will provide a platform for the organizations shaping Africa’s energy investment environment to engage directly with policymakers, operators and financiers on the advocacy and advisory priorities driving the sector forward. To learn more and register as a delegate, visit https://apo-opa.co/4iRMcGN.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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A Câmara Africana de Energia (AEC) e a DMWA Resources irão impulsionar o debate sobre defesa de políticas e consultoria na African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

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A Câmara Africana de Energia (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) e a empresa de consultoria pan-africana DMWA Resources irão contribuir com a sua experiência em defesa de políticas e consultoria de investimento para a Semana Africana da Energia (AEW) 2026, tendo sido confirmados como oradores Verner Ayukegba, vice-presidente sénior da AEC, e Sebastian Wagner, fundador e presidente da DMWA Resources.

A AEC consolidou-se como a principal organização de defesa dos interesses energéticos do continente, trabalhando com governos, investidores e operadores para moldar os quadros políticos que impulsionam o investimento no setor energético africano. A defesa de interesses da Câmara abrange a reforma regulatória, o conteúdo local, a política comercial e a defesa do direito de África a desenvolver os seus recursos de hidrocarbonetos. Em 2026, a AEC apresentou um pedido de intervenção no Tribunal Africano dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos num processo relacionado com o clima, argumentando que a política energética no continente deveria ser definida por instituições africanas, em vez de por litígios externos. A Câmara continua também a publicar o seu relatório anual «State of African Energy Outlook», em parceria com a S&P Global Commodity Insights, que avalia a atividade a montante, os padrões de despesa e as lacunas no acesso à energia nos 54 mercados do continente.

A DMWA Resources é uma empresa pan-africana de comercialização de energia, consultoria e negociação de matérias-primas, com operações que abrangem a África Ocidental, Central e Austral. A empresa presta consultoria a companhias petrolíferas nacionais e a operadores multinacionais sobre posicionamento a montante, estratégia de conteúdo local e acesso a capital, valendo-se de relações consolidadas com produtores e governos anfitriões em todo o continente. Wagner desempenha também as funções de Presidente Executivo do Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF), um grupo de reflexão privado fundado em 2017 para ligar o capital e a experiência industrial alemães às oportunidades africanas nos setores da energia e das infraestruturas.

A dupla função de Ayukegba como Vice-Presidente Sénior da AEC e diretor da DMWA Resources reflete a estreita ligação entre o trabalho de defesa de interesses e de consultoria no panorama do investimento energético em África, onde garantir as condições políticas adequadas e ligar os projetos a parceiros de capital continuam a ser prioridades intimamente ligadas.

«O investimento na energia africana começa por criar o ambiente político adequado», afirmou NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia. «Quando se alia uma forte defesa de interesses à experiência de consultoria que liga o capital às oportunidades, os projetos tornam-se financiáveis. É esse o tipo de liderança que esta plataforma reúne.»

A AEW 2026, que decorrerá na Cidade do Cabo de 12 a 16 de outubro, proporcionará uma plataforma para que as organizações que moldam o ambiente de investimento energético em África interajam diretamente com decisores políticos, operadores e financiadores sobre as prioridades de defesa de interesses e consultoria que impulsionam o setor. Para saber mais e inscrever-se como delegado, visite https://apo-opa.co/4iRMcGN.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Energy Chamber.

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September–October 2026 Edition Of Kenya Engineer Magazine Is Now In Circulation

Source: APO

Kenya Engineer Magazine (www.KenyaEngineer.co.ke) has announced the circulation of Volume 54, Issue 5, the September–October 2026 edition of the publication, which has been informing and connecting Kenya’s engineering and technical community since 1972.

For more than five decades, Kenya Engineer has provided a platform for the ideas, projects, technologies and people shaping the country’s built environment, industrial development and infrastructure. The magazine’s continued focus is on what matters to the engineering profession—and on helping readers understand the decisions, investments and technical developments that influence the industry.

Its audience includes engineers, contractors, consultants, manufacturers, developers, policymakers, government agencies, technical professionals and other decision-makers across the engineering, infrastructure and industrial value chain.

“Our responsibility is not simply to report on projects or repeat announcements,” said Samuel Michael, Managing Editor of Kenya Engineer Magazine. “It is to examine the work behind those projects, highlight the issues affecting the industry and create a platform where technical knowledge, professional experience and informed debate can contribute to better decisions.”

The Jua Kali industry: A case for Kenya

The central focus of the September–October edition is the Jua Kali sector and its place in Kenya’s industrial and economic future.

The feature examines the contribution of informal and small-scale manufacturers, fabricators, repairers and technical artisans to the country’s economy. From metalwork and machinery repair to construction-related production and locally made tools, the Jua Kali sector represents a significant pool of practical knowledge, enterprise and technical capability.

The issue considers why Kenya needs to look at the sector not merely as a source of employment, but as an important part of its industrialisation strategy.

It explores the opportunities that could emerge from better access to finance, modern equipment, technical training, standards, workspaces, markets and stronger links between small-scale producers and larger industrial value chains. It also considers what other African countries can learn from Kenya’s experience as they seek to grow local manufacturing and strengthen domestic technical capacity.

The feature forms part of Kenya Engineer’s wider editorial approach: connecting policy and investment decisions with the realities faced by the people who design, build, operate and maintain the systems on which economies depend.

Alongside the main feature, the new edition carries coverage and analysis of developments in energy, infrastructure, water, manufacturing, technology and the wider engineering profession.

A platform for industry decision-makers

As the engineering and infrastructure sectors continue to evolve, Kenya Engineer remains focused on reaching the people who influence projects, specify products, approve investments, develop policy and deliver technical services.

The magazine offers companies and organisations an opportunity to communicate with a specialised professional audience through editorial partnerships, display advertising, product and technology features, corporate profiles and other appropriate commercial opportunities.

Businesses seeking to reach engineers, technical professionals and industry decision-makers are invited to engage with the Kenya Engineer team on available advertising and partnership opportunities.

How to access the new edition

Copies of Kenya Engineer Magazine, Volume 54, Issue 5, September–October 2026 are now available in both print and digital formats.

Order the September–October 2026 Print Edition (https://apo-opa.co/4cxUT5r)

Buy the September–October 2026 Digital Edition (https://apo-opa.co/4A5YLEW)

Readers interested in subscriptions, bulk orders or additional copies can contact the Kenya Engineer team through admin@kenyaengineer.co.ke.

Companies and organisations interested in advertising, sponsored features or other opportunities to reach the engineering and technical community are also invited to contact the publication through the same address.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Kenya Engineer.

About Kenya Engineer Magazine:
Kenya Engineer Magazine is a leading publication serving Kenya’s engineering and technical community. Established in 1972, it covers engineering, infrastructure, energy, water, manufacturing, technology and related professional developments, with a focus on informing industry and highlighting the work that shapes Kenya and the wider region.

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