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Les principales entreprises et projets énergétiques africains présélectionnés pour les prix African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Les nominés pour l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 récompensent les entreprises, les projets et les personnalités qui stimulent l’innovation, l’investissement et la croissance dans le secteur énergétique africain. Répartis en 12 catégories couvrant l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur énergétique, ces prix célèbrent les réalisations qui façonnent l’avenir énergétique du continent.

Les lauréats seront annoncés lors du dîner de gala et de la cérémonie de remise des prix de l’AEW 2026, qui se tiendront le mardi 13 octobre au Cap. La cérémonie réunira des ministres, des dirigeants du secteur, des investisseurs et des fournisseurs de technologies afin de récompenser l’excellence dans les domaines de l’amont, de l’aval, du gaz, de l’électricité, du potentiel local, de la technologie et du leadership d’entreprise.

Prestataire de services africain de l’année

  • GeoEnergy Group – pour avoir fait progresser la transformation numérique grâce à l’Egypt Upstream Gateway tout en renforçant l’expertise technique locale à travers l’Afrique.
  • One Titanium – pour avoir fourni des services spécialisés soutenant l’industrie énergétique africaine.
  • KAESO – pour avoir développé des services d’ingénierie et techniques locaux sur les marchés africains.
  • SONILS – pour avoir renforcé les services logistiques et de chaîne d’approvisionnement destinés aux projets énergétiques intégrés.
  • NIPEX – pour avoir amélioré les procédures d’approvisionnement et la participation des fournisseurs locaux dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier nigérian.

Prestataire de services international de l’année

  • NOV – pour avoir soutenu des développements énergétiques majeurs grâce à des solutions d’ingénierie et d’équipements de pointe.
  • Geoex MCG – pour avoir soutenu pendant près de deux décennies l’exploration offshore en Guinée équatoriale par l’acquisition de données sismiques et l’accompagnement en matière d’octroi de licences.
  • Africa Global Logistics – pour avoir développé des solutions logistiques intégrées au service des projets énergétiques à travers l’Afrique.
  • Technip Energies – pour avoir apporté son expertise en ingénierie à de grands projets énergétiques africains.
  • SBM Offshore – pour avoir fait progresser la production offshore grâce à des solutions FPSO de pointe.
  • SLB – pour avoir déployé des technologies de pointe et des services techniques dans le secteur en amont africain.

Champion du potentiel local (entreprises africaines)

  • Seplat Energy – pour avoir maintenu un effectif nigérian à 98 % tout en investissant dans le développement des talents locaux et dans les achats.
  • Copia Group of Companies – pour avoir renforcé la participation locale tout au long de la chaîne de valeur énergétique angolaise.
  • Renaissance Africa Energy – pour avoir accru la participation nigériane et locale dans les opérations en amont.
  • Cabship – pour avoir développé les services maritimes et offshore angolais grâce à des opérations pilotées localement.

Champion du potentiel local (entreprises internationales)

  • TotalEnergies Ouganda – pour avoir développé la Tilenga Academy afin de former la future main-d’œuvre ougandaise dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier.
  • NOV – pour son soutien au développement des compétences locales et à la participation des fournisseurs sur les marchés africains.
  • Woodside Energy – pour avoir favorisé le développement de la main-d’œuvre locale à travers ses opérations en Afrique.
  • Africa Global Logistics – pour avoir renforcé les capacités logistiques africaines grâce à l’emploi local, à la formation et au développement des fournisseurs.

Leader de l’année en E&P

  • Shell – pour la découverte de Merlin-1X en Namibie et celle de Velox-1X au large de l’Égypte, consolidant ainsi son leadership en matière d’exploration.
  • Renaissance Africa Energy & NNPCL – pour la découverte du puits JK-004 dans l’OML 74 au Nigeria, confirmant l’existence de multiples réservoirs contenant des hydrocarbures.
  • Murphy Oil – pour la découverte de pétrole léger Bubale-1X au large de la Côte d’Ivoire, dans le bloc CI-709.
  • Eni – pour ses découvertes majeures en Côte d’Ivoire et en Angola, qui ont élargi la base de ressources offshore de l’Afrique.
  • OMV et la National Oil Corporation libyenne – pour la découverte de pétrole commercial Eassar dans le bassin de Syrte, en Libye.

Leader de l’année dans le secteur aval et des infrastructures

  • Raffinerie Dangote – pour avoir transformé la capacité de raffinage du Nigeria et réduit la dépendance vis-à-vis des carburants importés.
  • Raffinerie de pétrole de Cabinda – pour avoir accru la capacité de raffinage nationale de l’Angola dans le cadre de sa stratégie de croissance en aval.
  • L’oléoduc d’Afrique de l’Est – pour avoir fait avancer l’un des plus grands projets d’infrastructure énergétique transfrontalière d’Afrique.
  • Le gazoduc Afrique-Atlantique – pour avoir fait progresser un corridor gazier régional stratégique reliant l’Afrique de l’Ouest au Maroc et à l’Europe.

Opération de l’année

  • Trafigura – pour son accord de prépaiement pétrolier d’un milliard de dollars avec la République gabonaise.
  • Levene Energies – pour l’acquisition d’une participation de 30 % dans Axxela par l’intermédiaire du consortium Bluecore, renforçant ainsi la participation locale.
  • Heirs Energies – pour l’acquisition d’une participation de 20,07 % dans Seplat Energy dans le cadre d’une transaction historique menée par des acteurs africains.
  • UTM FLNG – pour faire avancer le premier projet de GNL flottant du Nigeria grâce à un accord de développement multipartite majeur.

Projet RSE de l’année

  • Mozambique LNG – pour son soutien aux efforts de reconstruction après les inondations, au bénéfice d’environ 190 000 personnes dans le sud du Mozambique.
  • South African National Petroleum Company – pour le développement de l’enseignement des STIM (sciences, technologies, ingénierie et mathématiques) via son initiative Axium STEMI dans la province du Cap-Oriental.
  • Kosmos Energy Ghana – pour l’autonomisation des entrepreneurs via le Kosmos Innovation Center.
  • Sonangol – pour son soutien à l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes via son programme SonaJovem.
  • Eni – pour le développement d’initiatives en faveur de la cuisson propre à travers l’Afrique.
  • Fondation Oando – pour l’amélioration de l’éducation grâce à son initiative « Adopt-A-School » au Nigeria.

Prix de la monétisation du gaz

  • Levene Energies – pour avoir fait progresser la commercialisation du gaz et le développement industriel axé sur les infrastructures.
  • NOV APL Norway – pour son soutien au projet FLNG de Nguya et le développement de la production offshore de GNL au Congo.
  • Congo LNG – pour faire avancer les projets FLNG de Tango et de Nguya afin de renforcer l’industrie du GNL en République du Congo.
  • Amufert – pour le développement du projet phare angolais d’ammoniac et d’urée utilisant du gaz naturel national.

Innovateur technologique

  • TotalEnergies – pour avoir développé la plateforme numérique SUBLIIM visant à optimiser la configuration des champs sous-marins.
  • SOLA Group – pour avoir finalisé le financement du plus grand projet privé hybride d’énergie solaire et de stockage par batterie d’Afrique du Sud.
  • Shearwater – pour avoir déployé sa technologie de nœuds sous-marins « Pearl » lors de sa première campagne d’étude commerciale en Angola.
  • TGS & Starlink – pour avoir redéfini le transfert de données sismiques grâce à une connectivité par satellite.

Développeur Power Africa

  • TotalEnergies – pour avoir inauguré le plus grand projet hybride d’énergies renouvelables d’Afrique.
  • Siemens Energy – pour avoir développé les infrastructures de turbines à gaz et de réseau électrique afin de répondre à la demande croissante en électricité en Afrique.
  • Globeleq – pour avoir élargi son portefeuille d’énergies renouvelables dans les domaines de l’éolien, du solaire, de la géothermie et du stockage par batterie.
  • Infinity Power – pour avoir élargi l’un des plus grands portefeuilles de développement d’énergies renouvelables d’Afrique.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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Unqualified audit for South African Post Office 

Source: Government of South Africa

Unqualified audit for South African Post Office 

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has received an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General for the year ended 31 March 2026.

In a post on social media platform X on Monday, SAPO said the unqualified audit opinion is a major milestone and reflects stronger governance, improved financial reporting and internal controls, and fewer audit findings.

“Governance does not wait for recovery; it is part of the recovery,” SAPO’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Fathima Gany said, adding that the post office potential partners and all stakeholders can rely on these numbers, which garner trust and accountability.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, said the audit outcome is an important milestone for the the South African Post Office. 

“Steady progress, built on stronger governance and accountability improves audit outcomes. Congratulations on achieving the first unqualified audit in six years. The focus now is on sustaining this momentum,” he said on X on Tuesday. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Violence against women cannot be tolerated – Boshielo

Source: Government of South Africa

Violence against women cannot be tolerated – Boshielo

Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo says gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot and must not be allowed to persist.

“Gender-based violence and femicide remain rampant issues that continue to plague our communities creating an environment of fear and insecurity,” Boshielo said.

Speaking in Ivory Park in Tembisa during a GBVF march earlier on Tuesday, Boshielo said the alarming rates of violence against women, children and the vulnerable are unacceptable, and it is a collective responsibility to confront and dismantle the systems that enable such atrocities.

“As a society, we must recognise that this pandemic will not simply vanish on its own, it requires a united front and decisive action against those who commit these heinous acts,” Boshielo said.

Boshielo said the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) cluster is diligently working to ensure that cases of gender-based violence are processed in a timely manner.

“This concerted effort is crucial in sending a strong message that violence against women will not be tolerated and that perpetrators will be held accountable.

“We urge all men to become active participants in the movement against gender-based violence and femicide. It is essential for men to stand in solidarity with women, advocating for a culture of respect, safety and equality.

“We continue to make clarion calls to all communities today in particular Ivory Park, Tembisa and we encourage everyone to report any form of criminality to the police, no matter how minor it may seem,” the Deputy Minister said.

Boshielo called on communities to report anything troubling to report it to their nearest police.

“If you hear rumours or plots that suggest potential harm, it is imperative to inform the police. Together, we can work towards a future where women can live without fear, where their voices are heard, and where their rights are upheld.

“Let us all unite in this critical fight against gender-based violence and femicide, ensuring that every woman feels safe and valued in our society,” Boshielo said.

The Deputy Minister said it is important to recognise that no amount of police presence will effectively reduce crime without the active involvement of the community and other stakeholders.

“We must act proactively and remaining vigilant, and to continue to foster collaboration with our community policing forums, our community in blue as well as the crime prevention wardens commonly known as “amapanyaza” we can prevent crime before it manifests,” she said.

Boshielo concluded by calling communities to pledge to be proactive, vigilant, and united in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Government reaffirms gender equality commitment at Portraits of Power exhibition

Source: Government of South Africa

Government reaffirms gender equality commitment at Portraits of Power exhibition

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and honouring women’s legacies at the inaugural Portraits of Power exhibition, which pays tribute to Charlotte Mannya Maxeke’s enduring contribution to women’s leadership and social justice.

“In South Africa, we remain firmly committed to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women. This commitment is rooted in our Constitution and reflected in our policies, programmes and partnerships. We recognise that inclusive leadership is not optional,” the Minister said on Tuesday, in Pretoria.

The Minister was addressing the launch of the Portraits of Power Exhibition, which celebrates extraordinary women whose courage, leadership and contributions have shaped nations and inspired generations.

The International Portraits of Power exhibition is a Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute initiative presented in partnership with The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa and participating diplomatic missions.

“Portraits of Power goes beyond celebration. It is a recognition that women’s contributions transcend borders, cultures and generations. Across the globe, women are at the forefront of leadership, diplomacy, innovation and development. 

“They are shaping policies, building communities and driving progress in ways that are both transformative and enduring.

“Therefore, the Presidency will continue to support this initiative and others like it, because the story of humanity is incomplete without recognising the invaluable contributions of women across all spheres of life,” Ntshavheni said.

The Portraits of Power project forms part of a series of legacy projects commemorating the 155th birthday anniversary of Mannya-Maxeke. 

“Charlotte Mannya Maxeke was a woman of remarkable strength and enduring influence, and a trailblazer in every sense. As the first Black woman to graduate with a university degree in Southern Africa, we tend to limit her to being the first Black woman to graduate in South Africa, but she was the first Black woman to graduate with a degree in Southern Africa after obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree on 20 June 1901, from Wilberforce University in the United States of America.  Mannya-Maxeke led the path for women’s rights and gender equality,” the Minister said.

Ntshavheni pointed out that Mannya Maxeke was the only woman present when the South African Native National Congress, later known as the African National Congress, was formed in 1912.

“Mannya Maxeke decisively asserted the need for women’s representation in the corridors of power in South Africa. She went on to become the founding president of two of the most important women-led institutions on the continent. Of particular importance to us is the Bantu Women’s League, which later evolved into the ANC Women’s League in the 1940s,” the Minister said.

While the government has made strides in empowering women since South Africa attained freedom, the Minister said the journey toward full equality is not yet complete.

“There remains work to be done to ensure that women everywhere in the world have equal access to opportunities, resources, platforms for leadership and education,” the Minister said.

She emphasised the importance of inclusive leadership, saying it is essential for sustainable development, social justice and lasting peace. 

“We also recognise that achieving this vision requires collaboration. It requires governments, the private sector, civil society and the international community to work together to create environments where women can thrive, lead and succeed.

“Therefore, let this exhibition be more than a moment of admiration. Let it be a call to action. Let us commit to supporting and elevating the voices of women in all spaces.

“Let us invest in their potential and remove the barriers that hinder their progress. Let us strengthen global partnerships that promote equality, dignity and opportunity for all.

“In doing so, we not only honour the legacy of those who came before us, like Maxeke and the other women who are being honoured today, but we also ensure that, through this initiative and others like it, we are paving the way for the celebration of future generations of women leaders,” Ntshavheni said. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Tournée de prise de contact : Le Ministre Armand Kuyema NATTA à l’écoute des acteurs de l’éducation dans le Mono et le Couffo

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Ministre des Enseignements Maternel et Primaire, Monsieur Armand Kuyema NATTA, poursuit sa tournée de prise de contact à travers les départements du Bénin. Le lundi 03 août 2026, il a été reçu par les acteurs de l’éducation des départements du Mono et du Couffo. Accompagné du Ministre Conseiller, Monsieur Paulin GBENOU et de quelques membres de son cabinet, il a échangé avec les professionnels du secteur afin de consolider les acquis et se projeter vers les défis à venir. Saluée par les acteurs éducatifs, cette démarche traduit la volonté affichée du MEMP de renforcer le dialogue avec ces acteurs de terrain. 

À Lokossa, le Préfet Bienvenu Dêdêgnon MILOHIN a accueilli la délégation, soulignant l’importance de cette démarche : « Nous accueillons déjà cette visite comme un engagement, une responsabilité que vous prenez à rester à l’écoute des acteurs de terrain que nous sommes afin qu’ensemble, nous puissions trouver des solutions idoines pour améliorer les performances de nos diverses administrations ». 

À cette occasion, le Ministre NATTA a, pour sa part, rassuré les acteurs réunis, articulant sa vision en deux phases. La première vise à « renforcer les acquis », citant le taux de réussite au CEP 2026 comme indicateur de référence, tout en insistant sur la scolarisation des filles, le maintien des élèves en classe et le suivi des programmes. La seconde phase, résolument tournée vers l’avenir, est celle de « l’innovation ». Le Ministre a appelé à une adaptation au « monde de la digitalisation, du monde informatique, du numérique et du monde de l’intelligence artificielle », plaçant l’IA au cœur de la transformation éducative. 

Les acteurs, par la voix de Monsieur Sylvain MIKPONHOUÉ, chef de la circonscription scolaire de Houéyogbé, ont exprimé leur engagement et formulé des doléances, notamment le renforcement du dialogue et la dotation en matériels informatiques et roulants. 

Monsieur Paulin GBENOU, Ministre Conseiller, a appuyé l’urgence de l’innovation par l’intelligence artificielle, la considérant comme une priorité pour pérenniser les acquis. Après le Mono et le Couffo, la délégation poursuivra son périple dans les départements du Zou et des Collines, pour le même exercice.

Distribué par APO Group pour Gouvernement de la République du Bénin.

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Africa’s Leading Energy Companies and Projects Shortlisted for African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Awards

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The nominees for the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 recognize the companies, projects and individuals driving innovation, investment and growth across Africa’s energy sector. Featuring 12 categories spanning the full energy value chain, the awards celebrate the achievements shaping the continent’s energy future.

Winners will be announced during the AEW 2026 Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, October 13, in Cape Town. The ceremony will bring together ministers, industry leaders, investors and technology providers to recognize excellence in upstream, downstream, gas, power, local content, technology and corporate leadership.

African Service Provider of the Year

  • GeoEnergy Group – for advancing digital transformation through the Egypt Upstream Gateway while strengthening local technical expertise across Africa.
  • One Titanium – for delivering specialized services supporting Africa’s energy industry.
  • KAESO – for expanding indigenous engineering and technical services across African markets.
  • SONILS – for strengthening logistics and supply chain services for integrated energy projects.
  • NIPEX – for enhancing procurement and local supplier participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

International Service Provider of the Year

  • NOV – for supporting major energy developments with advanced engineering and equipment solutions.
  • Geoex MCG – for nearly two decades of supporting Equatorial Guinea’s offshore exploration through seismic data acquisition and licensing support.
  • Africa Global Logistics – for expanding integrated logistics solutions supporting energy projects across Africa.
  • Technip Energies – for delivering engineering expertise across major African energy developments.
  • SBM Offshore – for advancing offshore production through industry-leading FPSO solutions.
  • SLB – for deploying advanced technologies and technical services across Africa’s upstream sector.

Local Content Champion (African Companies)

  • Seplat Energy – for maintaining a 98% Nigerian workforce while investing in local talent development and procurement.
  • Copia Group of Companies – for strengthening indigenous participation across Angola’s energy value chain.
  • Renaissance Africa Energy – for expanding Nigerian ownership and local participation in upstream operations.
  • Cabship – for growing Angolan maritime and offshore services through locally driven operations.

Local Content Champion (International Companies)

  • TotalEnergies Uganda – for developing the Tilenga Academy to train Uganda’s future oil and gas workforce.
  • NOV – for supporting local skills development and supplier participation across African markets.
  • Woodside Energy – for advancing local workforce development through its African operations.
  • Africa Global Logistics – for building African logistics capacity through local employment, training and supplier development.

E&P Leader of the Year

  • Shell – for the Merlin-1X discovery in Namibia and the Velox-1X discovery offshore Egypt, reinforcing its exploration leadership.
  • Renaissance Africa Energy & NNPCL – for the JK-004 discovery in Nigeria’s OML 74, confirming multiple hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs.
  • Murphy Oil – for the Bubale-1X light oil discovery offshore Côte d’Ivoire in Block CI-709.
  • Eni – for major discoveries in Côte d’Ivoire and Angola that expanded Africa’s offshore resource base.
  • OMV & Libya’s National Oil Corporation – for the Eassar commercial oil discovery in Libya’s Sirte Basin.

Downstream & Infrastructure Leader of the Year

  • Dangote Refinery – for transforming Nigeria’s refining capacity and reducing dependence on imported fuels.
  • Cabinda Oil Refinery – for expanding Angola’s domestic refining capacity as part of its downstream growth strategy.
  • East African Crude Oil Pipeline – for advancing one of Africa’s largest cross-border energy infrastructure projects.
  • African Atlantic Gas Pipeline – for progressing a strategic regional gas corridor linking West Africa with Morocco and Europe.

Deal of the Year

  • Trafigura – for its $1 billion oil prepayment agreement with the Republic of Gabon.
  • Levene Energies – for acquiring a 30% stake in Axxela through the Bluecore consortium, strengthening indigenous ownership.
  • Heirs Energies – for acquiring a 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy in a landmark African-led transaction.
  • UTM FLNG – for advancing Nigeria’s first floating LNG project through a major multi-party development agreement.

CSR Project of the Year

  • Mozambique LNG – for supporting flood recovery efforts benefiting approximately 190,000 people in southern Mozambique.
  • South African National Petroleum Company – for expanding STEM education through its Axium STEMI initiative in the Eastern Cape.
  • Kosmos Energy Ghana – for empowering entrepreneurs through the Kosmos Innovation Center.
  • Sonangol – for supporting youth entrepreneurship through its SonaJovem program.
  • Eni – for expanding clean cooking initiatives across Africa.
  • Oando Foundation – for improving education through its Adopt-A-School Initiative in Nigeria.

Gas Monetization Award

  • Levene Energies – for advancing gas commercialization and infrastructure-led industrial development.
  • NOV APL Norway – for supporting the Nguya FLNG project and expanding offshore LNG production in Congo.
  • Congo LNG – for advancing the Tango and Nguya FLNG projects to strengthen the Republic of Congo’s LNG industry.
  • Amufert – for developing Angola’s flagship ammonia and urea project utilizing domestic natural gas.

Technology Innovator

  • TotalEnergies – for developing the SUBLIIM digital platform to optimize subsea field layouts.
  • SOLA Group – for reaching financial close on South Africa’s largest private hybrid solar and battery storage project.
  • Shearwater – for deploying its Pearl ocean-bottom node technology during its first commercial survey in Angola.
  • TGS & Starlink – for redefining seismic data transfer through satellite-enabled connectivity.

Power Africa Developer

  • TotalEnergies – for inaugurating Africa’s largest hybrid renewable energy project.
  • Siemens Energy – for expanding gas turbine and grid infrastructure supporting Africa’s growing power demand.
  • Globeleq – for growing its renewable energy portfolio across wind, solar, geothermal and battery storage.
  • Infinity Power – for expanding one of Africa’s largest renewable energy development portfolios.E

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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President Herminie Receives Commemorative Plaque as Seychelles and United States Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations

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President Dr Patrick Herminie today received Mr Christopher Green, the new Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Seychelles, at State House, on the occasion of the Presentation of a Commemorative Plaque marking the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Seychelles and the United States of America.

The presentation, made on behalf of the outgoing Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Adham Louti, was followed by discussions between President Herminie and CDA Green centred on two priority areas of the bilateral relationship: maritime security and the fight against illicit drug trafficking.

The exchange on counter-narcotics cooperation was particularly robust, with both President Herminie and CDA Green drawing on their respective backgrounds in the field. President Herminie briefed CDA Green on Seychelles’ upcoming IBBS (Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance) study, a national exercise designed to assess the magnitude and circulation of illicit drugs within the country. CDA Green, for his part, affirmed the Embassy’s readiness to support Seychelles in the area of drug demand reduction, drawing on expertise available within the U.S. mission to assist local efforts to curb drug use within communities.

On maritime security, the two sides reaffirmed the value of longstanding cooperation in keeping the western Indian Ocean safe, open and free, including through joint efforts to strengthen maritime domain awareness and counter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, trafficking and piracy.

CDA Green outlined his mandate for his posting in Seychelles, which centres on the practical implementation of agreements already concluded between the two countries, overseeing the completion of the new United States Embassy at Ile Perseverance, as well as welcoming the new Ambassador of the United States to Seychelles.

The meeting comes as Seychelles and the United States mark half a century of diplomatic relations in 2026, a partnership that has grown to encompass security and maritime cooperation, counter-narcotics, military training and exchanges, the recently signed State Partnership Program with a U.S. National Guard unit, and a range of education and people-to-people ties.

President Herminie welcomed the continued strength of the partnership and reaffirmed the Seychelles Government’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the United States across shared priorities, including security, education, trade, economic opportunity and people-to-people ties.

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Principais empresas e projetos do setor energético africano selecionados para os Prémios African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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Os nomeados para a African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 reconhecem as empresas, os projetos e os indivíduos que impulsionam a inovação, o investimento e o crescimento em todo o setor energético africano. Com 12 categorias que abrangem toda a cadeia de valor da energia, os prémios celebram as conquistas que estão a moldar o futuro energético do continente.

Os vencedores serão anunciados durante o Jantar de Gala e Cerimónia de Entrega de Prémios da AEW 2026, que terá lugar na terça-feira, 13 de outubro, na Cidade do Cabo. A cerimónia reunirá ministros, líderes do setor, investidores e fornecedores de tecnologia para reconhecer a excelência nas áreas de upstream, downstream, gás, energia, conteúdo local, tecnologia e liderança empresarial.

Prestador de Serviços Africano do Ano

  • GeoEnergy Group – por impulsionar a transformação digital através do Egypt Upstream Gateway, reforçando simultaneamente os conhecimentos técnicos locais em toda a África.
  • One Titanium – pela prestação de serviços especializados de apoio à indústria energética africana.
  • KAESO – pela expansão dos serviços de engenharia e técnicos locais nos mercados africanos.
  • SONILS – pelo reforço dos serviços de logística e da cadeia de abastecimento para projetos energéticos integrados.
  • NIPEX – por melhorar as aquisições e a participação de fornecedores locais no setor do petróleo e gás da Nigéria.

Prestador de Serviços Internacional do Ano

  • NOV – por apoiar grandes projetos de desenvolvimento energético com soluções avançadas de engenharia e equipamento.
  • Geoex MCG – por quase duas décadas de apoio à exploração offshore da Guiné Equatorial através da aquisição de dados sísmicos e do apoio ao licenciamento.
  • Africa Global Logistics – por expandir soluções logísticas integradas que apoiam projetos energéticos em toda a África.
  • Technip Energies – pela disponibilização de conhecimentos especializados em engenharia em grandes projetos energéticos africanos.
  • SBM Offshore – pelo avanço da produção offshore através de soluções FPSO líderes do setor.
  • SLB – pela implementação de tecnologias avançadas e serviços técnicos em todo o setor a montante africano.

Campeão do Conteúdo Local (Empresas Africanas)

  • Seplat Energy – por manter uma força de trabalho nigeriana de 98%, ao mesmo tempo que investe no desenvolvimento de talentos locais e nas aquisições.
  • Copia Group of Companies – pelo reforço da participação local em toda a cadeia de valor energética de Angola.
  • Renaissance Africa Energy – pela expansão da participação nigeriana e local nas operações a montante.
  • Cabship – pelo crescimento dos serviços marítimos e offshore angolanos através de operações impulsionadas localmente.

Campeão do Conteúdo Local (Empresas Internacionais)

  • TotalEnergies Uganda – pelo desenvolvimento da Academia Tilenga para formar a futura força de trabalho do setor do petróleo e gás do Uganda.
  • NOV – pelo apoio ao desenvolvimento de competências locais e à participação de fornecedores nos mercados africanos.
  • Woodside Energy – por promover o desenvolvimento da força de trabalho local através das suas operações em África.
  • Africa Global Logistics – por reforçar a capacidade logística africana através do emprego local, da formação e do desenvolvimento de fornecedores.

Líder do Ano em E&P

  • Shell – pela descoberta do Merlin-1X na Namíbia e da Velox-1X ao largo do Egito, reforçando a sua liderança na exploração.
  • Renaissance Africa Energy & NNPCL – pela descoberta do JK-004 na OML 74 da Nigéria, confirmando a existência de múltiplos reservatórios contendo hidrocarbonetos.
  • Murphy Oil – pela descoberta de petróleo leve Bubale-1X ao largo da Costa do Marfim, no Bloco CI-709.
  • Eni – pelas importantes descobertas na Costa do Marfim e em Angola que expandiram a base de recursos offshore de África.
  • OMV e a National Oil Corporation da Líbia – pela descoberta comercial de petróleo Eassar na Bacia de Sirte, na Líbia.

Líder do Ano em Downstream e Infraestruturas

  • Refinaria Dangote – por transformar a capacidade de refinação da Nigéria e reduzir a dependência de combustíveis importados.
  • Refinaria de Cabinda – por expandir a capacidade de refinação interna de Angola como parte da sua estratégia de crescimento no setor downstream.
  • Oleoduto de Petróleo Bruto da África Oriental – pelo avanço de um dos maiores projetos de infraestruturas energéticas transfronteiriças de África.
  • Gasoduto Africano do Atlântico – pelo avanço de um corredor regional estratégico de gás que liga a África Ocidental a Marrocos e à Europa.

Negócio do Ano

  • Trafigura – pelo seu acordo de pré-pagamento de petróleo no valor de mil milhões de dólares com a República do Gabão.
  • Levene Energies – pela aquisição de uma participação de 30% na Axxela através do consórcio Bluecore, reforçando a propriedade local.
  • Heirs Energies – pela aquisição de uma participação de 20,07% na Seplat Energy, numa transação histórica liderada por africanos.
  • UTM FLNG – pelo avanço do primeiro projeto de GNL flutuante da Nigéria através de um importante acordo de desenvolvimento multipartidário.

Projeto de RSE do Ano

  • Mozambique LNG – pelo apoio aos esforços de recuperação após as inundações, que beneficiaram cerca de 190 000 pessoas no sul de Moçambique.
  • South African National Petroleum Company – pela expansão do ensino das disciplinas STEM através da sua iniciativa Axium STEMI na Província do Cabo Oriental.
  • Kosmos Energy Ghana – pelo apoio ao empreendedorismo através do Kosmos Innovation Center.
  • Sonangol – pelo apoio ao empreendedorismo juvenil através do seu programa SonaJovem.
  • Eni – pela expansão de iniciativas de cozinha limpa em toda a África.
  • Fundação Oando – pela melhoria da educação através da sua iniciativa «Adopt-A-School» na Nigéria.

Prémio de Monetização do Gás

  • Levene Energies – pelo avanço da comercialização do gás e do desenvolvimento industrial impulsionado pelas infraestruturas.
  • NOV APL Norway – pelo apoio ao projeto Nguya FLNG e pela expansão da produção offshore de GNL no Congo.
  • Congo LNG – pelo avanço dos projetos Tango e Nguya FLNG para fortalecer a indústria de GNL da República do Congo.
  • Amufert – pelo desenvolvimento do projeto emblemático de amoníaco e ureia de Angola, utilizando gás natural nacional.

Inovador Tecnológico

  • TotalEnergies – pelo desenvolvimento da plataforma digital SUBLIIM para otimizar os layouts dos campos submarinos.
  • SOLA Group – por ter concluído o financiamento do maior projeto privado híbrido de energia solar e armazenamento em baterias da África do Sul.
  • Shearwater – pela implantação da sua tecnologia de nós no fundo do oceano «Pearl» durante o seu primeiro levantamento comercial em Angola.
  • TGS & Starlink – por redefinirem a transferência de dados sísmicos através de conectividade via satélite.

Desenvolvedor do Power Africa

  • TotalEnergies – pela inauguração do maior projeto híbrido de energias renováveis de África.
  • Siemens Energy – pela expansão da infraestrutura de turbinas a gás e da rede elétrica, dando resposta à crescente procura de energia em África.
  • Globeleq – pelo crescimento do seu portfólio de energias renováveis nas áreas eólica, solar, geotérmica e de armazenamento em baterias.
  • Infinity Power – pela expansão de um dos maiores portfólios de desenvolvimento de energias renováveis de África.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Energy Chamber.

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Government rolls out Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces

Source: Government of South Africa

Government rolls out Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has begun rolling out the Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces, following its national launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 June 2026.

The campaign seeks to promote social cohesion, inspire national pride and encourage reflection on South Africa’s democratic journey by highlighting key milestones the country is commemorating this year.

These include the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March against pass laws, and the 60th anniversary of the forced removals from District Six.

To bring the campaign closer to communities, provincial launches are being led by the GCIS in partnership with Offices of the Premier, Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture, as well as local municipalities.

The first provincial launch took place in Sharpeville, Gauteng, on 26 July 2026, where GCIS, together with provincial government structures, hosted a memorial lecture marking the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution.

The venue was selected for its historical significance as a site of memory and reflection in a community that bears the scars of the struggle against apartheid.

The campaign rollout will continue throughout the year until February 2027, with provincial launches scheduled across the country during August.

For August 2025, the launch schedule is as follows: 
06 August: KwaZulu-Natal, Ilembe District Municipality, 
06 August:  Northern Cape, John Taolo Gaetsewe District
10 August:  Free State, Mangaung Metro
11 August:  Eastern Cape, Kouga Local Municipality
11-12 August: Western Cape, City of Cape Town 
14 August:  Mpumalanga, Gert Sibande District
26 August:  Limpopo, Capricorn District, Polokwane
27 August:  North-West – Dr Kenneth Kaunda Municipality

A detailed schedule of provincial launch events is available on the government website: https://www.gov.za/event-category/commemorative-events with GCIS expected to issue media advisories containing further details on each provincial launch. 

“Government encourages communities to participate in Milestones of Freedom activities as an opportunity to deepen their understanding of South Africa’s shared history and strengthen their appreciation of the country’s journey to democracy,” the GCIS said in a statement. 

More information on future Milestones of Freedom events is available on the government website: www.gov.za. – SAnews.gov.za  

 

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Angola Steps Up its Strategy to Eradicate Polio

Source: APO – Report:

Following two national polio vaccination campaigns and two campaigns carried out in coordination with the Republic of Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in border areas, which enabled more than nine million children under the age of five to be vaccinated, Angola is translating the lessons learned into concrete actions to strengthen immunization, reach more children, and accelerate efforts towards the eradication of polio.

This commitment was reaffirmed during the National Post-Campaign Evaluation Workshop, organized by the Ministry of Health through the National Immunization Program, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners.

Against a backdrop in which poliomyelitis continues to pose a threat to public health worldwide, the evaluation aimed to analyze the performance of the campaigns conducted in the first half of 2026, identify best practices, understand operational challenges, and define concrete measures to strengthen future vaccination campaigns and routine immunization services.

Over the course of three days, evidence was analyzed from administrative vaccination data, independent monitoring, quality surveys (LQAS), supervision reports, epidemiological surveillance, logistics management, and social mobilization activities. The analysis identified opportunities to improve campaign quality, strengthen the use of data in decision-making, and expand the health services’ capacity to vaccinate all eligible children.

The evaluation covered all stages of the process, from micro-planning and team training to vaccine distribution, cold chain operations, field supervision, and community engagement. The findings will form the basis for measures to increase vaccination coverage, address operational gaps, and strengthen response capacity in the most remote and hard-to-reach areas.

The workshop also highlighted the importance of strengthening surveillance for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) and environmental surveillance. These systems are essential for the early detection of any potential poliovirus circulation. Strengthening these mechanisms remains a priority to safeguard the progress made and ensure a rapid response to any public health risks.

Strengthening routine vaccination was another key topic of discussion. Participants examined strategies to identify and vaccinate unvaccinated or under-immunized children, improve the management of vaccines and consumables, and expand access to immunization services across all provinces. These measures are essential to reduce the number of ‘zero-dose’ children and ensure more equitable protection for all families.

According to the national coordinator of the Expanded Program on Immunization, Dr. Alda de Morais, the evaluation provides a strategic opportunity to bring together key stakeholders in the immunization program, analyze concrete data, and identify actions to contribute to the sustainable strengthening of vaccination services.

“The findings of this evaluation will enable us to improve the quality of future campaigns and routine vaccination. We are committed to ensuring that no child is left unvaccinated and that the gains achieved by the country are protected and expanded, to eradicate polio and provide a better future for our children.”

The program coordinator for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in Angola, Dr. Nirakar Panda, emphasized that the success of the disease’s eradication depends on the ability to translate knowledge and evidence into concrete actions. To this end, he advocated improving the quality and timing of vaccination campaigns, with particular attention to children who have not yet received any doses, as well as strengthening cross-border coordination with neighboring countries, improving surveillance systems and data verification mechanisms, promoting the local recruitment of vaccination teams to maximize coverage, and enhancing micro-planning based on up-to-date and harmonized population data.

“The eradication of polio requires much more than successful vaccination campaigns. It is necessary to learn continuously, use data strategically, and translate evidence into concrete action. This workshop, therefore, demonstrates Angola’s commitment to strengthening its immunization program and ensuring that all children are protected against diseases that can be prevented through vaccination,” he said.

As a result of this workshop, a national action plan will be developed, outlining priority recommendations, defined responsibilities, implementation deadlines, and monitoring mechanisms to track implementation of the agreed measures. The aim is to ensure that the lessons learned translate into concrete improvements in the quality of vaccination campaigns, epidemiological surveillance, and the overall performance of the immunization program.

The workshop brought together representatives from the National Immunization Program, the Provincial Health Directorates, reference laboratories, the WHO, UNICEF, SOLINA, AFENET, World Vision, and other partner organizations, facilitating a joint analysis of the results and reinforcing the collective commitment to accelerate efforts to eradicate polio in Angola.

By turning evidence into action and knowledge into concrete improvements, Angola is strengthening its capacity to protect lives, bolstering health services, and moving confidently towards a polio-free future.

– on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.

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