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Cape Town Marathon earns historic World Major status for Africa

Source: Government of South Africa

Cape Town Marathon earns historic World Major status for Africa

Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running’s biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be hosted on the continent.

Following the successful staging of the 2026 race on 24 May, the event passed the second and final phase of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) assessment process, earning its place as the eighth member of the elite global series.

Cape Town now joins an exclusive group of host cities that includes Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for African road running, bringing one of the sport’s most prestigious accolades to a continent that has long produced many of the world’s greatest distance runners.

For decades, African athletes have dominated long-distance running, producing around 80% of the world’s top 50 elite marathon runners. Yet despite the continent’s unrivalled success in the sport, Africa had never hosted one of the world’s premier marathon events.

The achievement follows a five-year journey that began in 2021 when the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was announced as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race.

The formal evaluation process started in 2022, with the race undergoing detailed annual assessments against the organisation’s rigorous standards for operations, organisation and athlete experience.

A major breakthrough came in 2024 when the event attracted a record 20 000 marathon entries and produced course records in both the men’s and women’s races. South African athlete Glenrose Xaba also set a new national marathon record of 2:22:22, helping the race successfully complete the first stage of the candidacy process.

The Major’s bid faced an unexpected challenge in 2025 when the race was cancelled. However, organisers said the decision reinforced the event’s commitment to prioritising safety and human life above all else.

Rather than derailing the campaign, the move strengthened confidence in the marathon’s governance and integrity, prompting Abbott World Marathon Majors to extend the evaluation period.

Everything hinged on the successful staging of the 2026 race on 24 May.

The event delivered on expectations, attracting global attention with the participation of marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge in his first official marathon on African soil. The race subsequently passed the second and final stage of its assessment, securing its place among the world’s most celebrated marathons.

Organisers estimate that the event could contribute about R800 million to the economy, while also creating opportunities for tourism, investment and sports development.

Importantly, the organisers have committed two-thirds of race entries to African participants, ensuring that the continent’s runners have greater access to one of the sport’s most sought-after events.

The first official Abbott World Marathon Major on African soil is scheduled to take place in Cape Town on 23 May 2027.

For South Africa, home to the Comrades Marathon and now Africa’s first World Marathon Major, the achievement represents another landmark moment in the country’s rich distance-running history and further cements its reputation as a leading destination for global road running. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II

Source: Government of South Africa

Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II

Tributes continue to pour in for His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, who passed away on Tuesday.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, conveyed his condolences following the passing of the king at the age of 65.

“Minister Hlabisa extends his heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, the Royal Family, the amaNdebele as a whole, and the broader traditional leadership fraternity during this difficult time,” the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) said on Wednesday.

The department added that throughout his reign, His Majesty showed a strong commitment to the development and empowerment of traditional communities. 

In joining President Cyril Ramaphosa in his tribute to the King, the department added that the King played a key role in strengthening the amaNdebele community, preserving its cultural heritage, promoting social cohesion and fostering unity among his people. 

“His leadership extended beyond the boundaries of his kingship, contributing to nation-building and encouraging peace, cooperation and mutual respect among communities across South Africa.

“As President Ramaphosa has noted, His Majesty was a pillar of national unity in diversity and a champion of development, with education and land restitution forming part of his enduring vision for his people,” said CoGTA.

READ | Condolences for His Majesty King Makhosonke II

The Minister said His Majesty was a respected traditional leader, and a nation-builder who brought people together and a unifying force.

“ As the inaugural Chairperson of the Forum for South Africa’s Majesties, he helped shape a new chapter of cooperation between government and traditional leadership. His commitment to the upliftment of communities and the preservation of our rich cultural heritage will remain an enduring legacy. South Africa has lost a distinguished leader whose contribution to nation-building will be remembered for generations to come,” Hlabisa said.

Culture and identity 

Meanwhile, the National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) also joined the nation in mourning the passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II.

“The NHC extends its heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sekhotali, the Royal Family, the amaNdebele nation, and all those whose lives were touched by His Majesty’s leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of culture and tradition,” said the NHC.

In its statement on Wednesday, the Council said traditional leaders occupy a unique and vital place in South Africa’s heritage landscape.

“As custodians of indigenous knowledge systems, living heritage, customs, traditions, languages, and cultural practices, they play a critical role in safeguarding the nation’s intangible cultural heritage for the current and future generations.”

It said that throughout his reign, King Makhosonke II championed the promotion and preservation of amaNdebele culture and identity.

“The NHC had the privilege of working alongside His Majesty on several cultural and heritage initiatives over the years. The Council supported several cultural events under his leadership. At the same time, His Majesty, in turn, welcomed and invited the NHC to participate in important cultural gatherings and heritage celebrations within the kingdom. These engagements reflected a shared commitment to preserving, promoting, and celebrating South Africa’s rich living heritage.”

NHC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Thabo Manetsi, said the passing of the King is the loss to the country’s heritage sector.

“The passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II is a profound loss not only to the amaNdebele nation but also to South Africa’s broader heritage sector. He was a respected traditional leader who understood the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge systems, and the traditions that define communities,” said Manetsi. 

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) also conveyed its symphaties to the amaNdebele Nation.

PanSALB Chief Executive Officer, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka, expressed the Board’s sympathies at the loss of the distinguished traditional leader and champion of indigenous languages. 

“As the Board, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the amaNdebele nation and the royal family. The passing of His Majesty, Makhosonke Mabhena, is a profound loss not only to the amaNdebele nation but to the nation as a whole. We remain deeply grateful for his unwavering contribution toward the preservation and promotion of isiNdebele,” said Dr Seshoka.

The CEO said the King’s support for the advancement of the isiNdebele language and culture will remain an enduring legacy, helping to ensure that isiNdebele thrives for generations to come.

“As we bid farewell to this esteemed custodian of the isiNdebele language and culture, we do so with profound respect and gratitude. We honour his legacy by reaffirming our commitment to champion the promotion and protection of all our indigenous languages in the country,” she added. 

PanSALB said His Majesty was instrumental in the launch of isiNdebele on the Wikipedia platform to increase its digital presence, a project spearheaded by the SWiP Project (SADiLaR, Wikipedia and PanSALB). 

An early success of the project was the integration of isiNdebele into Wikipedia. Initially represented by only 11 articles in the Wikipedia Incubator, the language saw rapid growth to over 140 articles within a year, marking its transition to Wikipedia’s main platform.

“PanSALB joins the amaNdebele nation, the royal family and all South Africans in mourning the loss of a revered leader and custodian of our language, culture and heritage,” it said. –SAnews.gov.za 
 

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Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils 2026 Top 100 Entrepreneurs Selected from Over 24,000 Applications Across Africa

Source: APO

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled its 2026 Top 100 entrepreneurs, selected from more than 24,000 applications from all 54 African countries.

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For the first time in ABH’s history, the competition has expanded its first round of finalists from a Top 50 to a Top 100 cohort, creating more visibility and opportunity for entrepreneurs across regions, sectors, and business models. The expansion reflects the growing depth, competitiveness, and commercial maturity of African entrepreneurship as ABH approaches its 10-year milestone.

The 2026 Top 100 represents 27 countries, with an average founder age of 38 and an average business age of 6.5 years. Half of the cohort are returning applicants, underscoring the continued value entrepreneurs see in the ABH platform and the strength of its pan-African community.

This year’s applications came from every region of the continent. Women represented the highest share of entries since the competition launched in 2019 and there was also increased participation from emerging startup hubs such Angola, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Madagascar, and Mozambique. ABH is grateful to the hard-working Round 1 judges who selected the Top 100 from more than 24,000 applicants, with strong representation from key sectors like AI, agriculture, fintech, health, and climate.

A Snapshot of Africa’s Entrepreneurial Momentum

The 2026 Top 100 cohort offers a strong picture of the diversity, resilience, and economic contribution of African entrepreneurs. Collectively, the Top 100 businesses generated USD 170 million in 2025 revenue, employed 6,200 people, and served 10 million customers. These figures underscore the role entrepreneurs are playing not only in building commercially viable companies, but also in creating jobs, widening access to essential products and services, and advancing inclusive growth across Africa.

Top 100: By the Numbers

  • Operating Countries Represented: 27
  • Average founder age: 38
  • Average years in business: 6.5
  • Gender representation: 33% women founders; 67% men founders
  • Francophone/French-language representation: 13%
  • Returning applicants: 50%
  • Top operating countries: Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya (15 entrepreneurs each), followed by Rwanda (9) and South Africa (6)
  • Leading sectors: Agriculture (21), Financial Services (12), Manufacturing (10), Healthcare (10), and Energy (9)

Key Sector Trends Driving the Cohort

The businesses represented address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges through scalable, regional solutions. The cohort also points to important shifts in the continent’s entrepreneurial landscape. Key trends include:

  • Agri-Tech Dominance: Comprising 21% of the cohort, agriculture has evolved beyond traditional farming into tech-enabled, value-added models.
  • Tech-Driven Financial Inclusion: As the second-largest sector (12%), Financial Services is leveraging machine learning and alternative data to provide paperless credit scoring for unbanked small businesses, resolving core frictions across markets
  • Recycling & Environmental Protection: 7% of the ABH Top 100 operate in this space, shifting toward high-margin circular economy models that combine profitability with social impact through value-added processing and emerging ESG/carbon credit monetization.
  • Decentralized Manufacturing Growth: Manufacturing accounts for 10% of the cohort and spans 9 diverse countries (including Cabo Verde, Namibia, and Ethiopia). This geographic spread indicates industrialization is accelerating beyond major economies, propelled by AfCFTA incentives, import substitution, and rising local demand.
  • AI as a Tool for Practical, Sector-Specific Innovation: 32 of the Top 100 entrepreneurs are integrating AI across 12 African countries to address concrete market challenges: improving low agricultural productivity through predictive crop and soil insights, expanding access to credit through alternative scoring, closing education gaps through personalized learning, easing healthcare shortages through triage and decision-support tools, and reducing logistics inefficiencies and supply chain waste through smarter routing and demand matching.

The full list of the ABH 2026 Top 100 entrepreneurs can be found here (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org).

Speaking on the significance of this year’s Top 100 cohort, Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director, Africa at ABH, said:

“The expansion from the Top 50 to the Top 100 reflects the extraordinary evolution of entrepreneurship across Africa. The 2026 cohort tells an important story: African entrepreneurship is becoming broader, deeper, and more commercially mature. These are not just promising ideas; they are real businesses operating across 27 countries, generating USD 170 million in annual revenue, employing 6,200 people, and serving 10 million customers. We are seeing strong innovation from established hubs as well as from emerging ecosystems that have often been underrepresented. By expanding the cohort, ABH is creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs to access visibility, recognition, community, and long-term support.”

Commenting on this year’s selection process, an ABH Round 1 Judge: Johan de Visser, Regional Manager, Africa at PUM & Founder of Africa Business Coaching, said:

“The quality of applications this year was exceptionally strong. What stood out was the level of innovation, clarity of vision, and deep understanding of local market challenges from founders across the continent. The Top 100 includes businesses that are already serving customers, creating jobs, and building scalable solutions across critical sectors, from agriculture and financial services to healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and climate. Expanding the cohort allows ABH to spotlight more of the entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s next phase of growth.”

Now in its 8th year, the ABH Prize Competition celebrates visionary leaders driving inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent. Since 2019, ABH has grown into one of Africa’s leading entrepreneurship platforms, directly awarding 70 entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, global exposure, and ecosystem-building opportunities. ABH has also supported more than 5,000 entrepreneurs through programs including ABH ScaleUp and attracted more than 160,000 applicants to date.

The Top 100 will now advance to the next stage, where judges will evaluate the cohort to determine the Top 20 semi-finalists. The Top 20 will pitch live on August 21-22 in Nairobi, Kenya, competing for a place in the ABH Top 10 and a share of the USD 1.5 million grant prize.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH).

About Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH):
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic initiative in Africa, in partnership with Alibaba Philanthropy, dedicated to identifying, supporting, and inspiring the next generation of African entrepreneurs. Through grant funding, training, mentorship, and ecosystem support, ABH is building a pan-African community of entrepreneurs creating positive impact across the continent. Visit www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org to learn more.

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enza Awarded Payment Service Provider (PSP) Enhanced Licence in Ghana

Source: APO

enza (www.enzaGroup.Global) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Payment Service Provider Enhanced licence by the Central Bank of Ghana.

The award of the PSP Enhanced licence marks an important milestone for enza, Ghana’s financial services sector, and the continued development of regulated digital payments infrastructure across Africa.

The Bank of Ghana’s licensing and oversight framework has been developed to support a safe, efficient and innovative payments ecosystem. The Central Bank’s framework states that effective payment system oversight is intended to promote the safety, security and reliability of financial transactions, which are vital to monetary and financial stability, while also promoting innovation, competition and financial inclusion in the use of payment products.

Hany Fekry, Group Chief Executive Officer of enza, said:

“We are delighted and deeply proud that enza has been awarded a PSP Enhanced licence in Ghana. This is a significant moment for our business and an important step in our mission to liberate the world of payments across Africa. Ghana has long been one of the continent’s most dynamic digital finance markets, with strong regulatory leadership, an innovative financial services sector, and a clear commitment to expanding secure, inclusive and modern payment services.

With this licence, enza is well positioned to work with banks, financial institutions and  fintechs to deliver world-class payments technology that is adapted to Ghana’s local market conditions, supports growth, and enables its partners to serve consumer and business customers more effectively.”

enza will enable customers using its technology to differentiate themselves in the Ghanaian market by combining deep African payments expertise with world-class payments technology designed for speed, scalability and local relevance.  The business will launch its innovative payments capabilities with its first customers over the summer months.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of enza.

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About enza:
enza empowers Africa’s financial institutions with the innovation needed to compete, liberating the world of payments for more inclusive, opportunity-led commerce. Founded in 2023, enza is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with regional offices in Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana.  enza’s innovative payment solutions deliver the flexibility and agility its customers need to increase competitiveness, capitalise on new markets, and develop new revenue streams.

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Qatar Takes Part in Joint Ministerial Meeting of GCC-Canada Strategic Dialogue

Source: Government of Qatar

Manama, June 10, 2026

The State of Qatar took part in the joint ministerial meeting of the GCC-Canada Strategic Dialogue in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Wednesday.

The delegation was led by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

The meeting discussed the relationship between GCC nations and Canada, deepening cooperation in the economic and commercial domains and coordinating on matters of shared interest.

The discussions addressed the evolving regional and international situation, as well as the ongoing developments and their consequences for the security and stability of the region.

The meeting further emphasized the importance of ramping up international efforts to protect maritime lanes and ensure freedom of international navigation, in pursuit of safeguarding shared interests and strengthening regional and global stability.

In addition, the meeting discussed the Iranian attacks on several countries in the region, along with the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, expressing condemnation and denunciation of these assaults.

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President El-Sisi Receives President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tshisekedi

Source: APO – Report:

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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi.

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the reception ceremony included the guard of honor salute to President Tshisekedi, the playing of the national anthems of both countries, and a commemorative photo session. This was followed by a bilateral meeting between President El-Sisi and President Tshisekedi, then an expanded session of talks attended by the delegations of both countries, and a luncheon hosted by President El-Sisi in honor of President Tshisekedi and his accompanying delegation.

President El-Sisi welcomed President Tshisekedi on his fourth visit to Egypt in recent years, reflecting the depth and distinction of Egyptian-Congolese relations. The President praised the momentum witnessed in bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

President El-Sisi also congratulated President Tshisekedi on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which falls at the end of the current month.

For his part, the Congolese president expressed his appreciation for the warm reception he always receives during his visits to Egypt, affirming his country’s gratitude for Egypt’s support in various fields. President Tshisekedi also praised President El-Sisi’s keenness to strengthen relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as Egypt’s efforts to promote peace across Africa in general and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular.

The two presidents discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. President El-Sisi stressed the need to continue efforts to boost trade exchange and investments between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of convening the Joint Committee and establishing implementation programs and mechanisms to monitor progress in bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest.

President El-Sisi also highlighted the extensive expertise of Egyptian companies, particularly in the fields of energy and infrastructure, expressing Egypt’s readiness to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo in all sectors.

President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, noting Egypt’s constructive engagement in supporting international and regional efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in eastern Congo, including through the full implementation of the Washington and Doha agreements.

In this context, the Congolese president expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s constructive role, while President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s constant readiness to exert every necessary effort to bring positions closer together, end the ongoing conflict, and address its humanitarian repercussions.

The two presidents further discussed developments in cooperation among Nile Basin countries, stressing the need to respect international law governing transboundary international rivers. In this regard, President Tshisekedi praised Egypt’s consensus-oriented approach and its support for the development aspirations of Nile Basin countries, emphasizing his country’s keenness to maintain and foster coordination with Egypt on this matter.

Following the talks, the two Presidents witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding. Then, they held a joint press conference, during which President El-Sisi delivered an official speech.

– on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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Eritrea: President Isaias visits industrial plants and logistics facilities

Source: APO – Report:

President Isaias and his delegation, who are on an official visit to Egypt, yesterday visited a number of industrial plants and logistics facilities in the Greater Cairo and Suez zones.

The visit by President Isaias and his delegation included Gyto Pharma, the Suez Canal Industrial Zone, a cement and steel factory, Egypt’s Basic Industrial Corporation, as well as Ain Sokhna Port Terminal.

Upon visiting the industrial plants and logistics facilities, President Isaias and his delegation were provided briefings by authorities and managers of the institutions focusing on the objectives, vision, economic significance, and type and scale of production of the facilities, supported by video and photo presentations. They also expressed readiness to cooperate and work in partnership with Eritrea, as well as to contribute to capacity development and technology transfer.

The plants and facilities that President Isaias and his delegation visited are engaged in producing different types of medicines, solar energy systems supported by robotic technology, steel and cement for construction and other purposes, chemical fertilizers, as well as putting in place port and logistics service infrastructure.

President Isaias and his delegation also today made a tour of the new Administrative Capital in Cairo Governorate and various public service pavilions and infrastructure projects under construction. He also held discussions with project managers focusing on the prospects for future cooperation in the sectors.

– on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Qatar Participates in 167th Session of GCC Ministerial Council

Source: Government of Qatar

Manama, June 10, 2026
The State of Qatar participated in the 167th session of the ministerial council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) in Manama, Bahrain, on Wednesday.
Qatar’s delegation was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. 

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Le programme du Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) 2026 est lancé alors que les marchés africains du carbone passent de la préparation à la mise en œuvre

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

L’Afrique s’impose comme une destination prometteuse pour le développement de projets carbone, portée par une meilleure clarté réglementaire et un nombre croissant de projets prêts à l’investissement. Alors que les marchés du carbone mondiaux évoluent d’une phase de définition des règles vers des transactions concrètes, avec la mise en œuvre des mécanismes de l’Article 6 et l’accélération de la demande liée à la conformité, notamment via CORSIA, l’attention se porte désormais sur les régions capables de fournir à grande échelle une offre crédible, une certitude réglementaire et des projets bancables.

C’est dans ce contexte que le Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) a dévoilé son programme officiel 2026, mettant en lumière la manière dont les marchés africains du carbone peuvent dépasser le stade des cadres réglementaires pour entrer dans une phase d’exécution, d’investissement et de transactions concrètes.

Le sommet se tiendra du 13 au 15 octobre 2026 à Kigali, au Rwanda, sous l’égide du Ministère de l’Environnement du Rwanda, avec le PNUD (UNDP) et la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) comme organisations hôtes, la Banque de développement de l’Afrique australe (DBSA) comme partenaire hôte, et AUDA-NEPAD comme partenaire institutionnel stratégique.

Positionné comme une véritable plateforme panafricaine d’échanges, le CMAS relie les décideurs politiques, les porteurs de projets, les investisseurs et les acheteurs dans un environnement structuré visant à favoriser des transactions réelles.

Le programme de cette année reflète une dynamique de marché en pleine évolution, où l’intégrité, la qualité et la préparation aux transactions deviennent des critères déterminants.

« Les marchés du carbone entrent dans une phase plus sélective et opérationnelle. La question n’est plus de savoir si l’Afrique a un rôle à jouer, mais si le continent est capable de proposer des projets crédibles, des cadres favorables et des infrastructures de marché permettant de réaliser des transactions à grande échelle », déclare Emmanuelle Nicholls, Project Lead. « Le CMAS 2026 a été conçu pour répondre à ce moment charnière, en réunissant les acteurs, les portefeuilles de projets et les capitaux nécessaires pour transformer les ambitions en actions concrètes. »

Dans ce contexte en pleine évolution, le sommet met fortement l’accent sur les fondements nécessaires pour développer les marchés de manière responsable. Comme le souligne Estherine Fotabong, Directrice d’AUDA-NEPAD : « Les marchés africains du carbone doivent être bâtis sur des principes d’intégrité, d’équité et de coordination continentale afin que la finance carbone génère une véritable valeur pour les communautés, les écosystèmes et le développement durable à travers l’Afrique. »

Un programme conçu pour l’action

Le programme du CMAS 2026 couvre l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur des marchés du carbone, depuis les politiques publiques et la mise en œuvre de l’Article 6 jusqu’au développement de projets, au financement et aux transactions. Parmi les temps forts figurent une session d’ouverture consacrée au déploiement à grande échelle des projets, des capitaux et des transactions, un dialogue de haut niveau sur la confiance et la maturité des marchés, des tables rondes ministérielles et techniques, ainsi que des sessions dédiées à la demande des acheteurs, aux priorités des investisseurs et à la structure des transactions.

Un élément central du programme est une sélection de projets africains dans les domaines des solutions fondées sur la nature, l’agriculture régénératrice, l’élimination du carbone, la valorisation des déchets et le carbone bleu, présentés à travers des vitrines de projets, des études de cas et des espaces dédiés aux projets prêts à l’investissement.

Le programme comprend également des laboratoires de solutions et des ateliers techniques visant à lever les principaux obstacles, notamment la mise en œuvre de l’Article 6 et de CORSIA, le financement des projets en phase initiale, les systèmes MRV et la bancabilité des projets, ainsi que des démonstrations en direct d’infrastructures numériques carbone, afin de maintenir un accent fort sur le développement concret du marché et sa mise en œuvre.

Le CMAS 2026 se tiendra au Rwanda, un pays qui fait progresser ses cadres réglementaires des marchés du carbone dans le cadre de l’Article 6, à un moment décisif où les marchés mondiaux accordent une importance croissante à l’intégrité, à la qualité et à la capacité de mise en œuvre à grande échelle.

Distribué par APO Group pour VUKA Group.

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VUKA Group
E-mail : lauren.innes@wearevuka.com
Téléphone : +27 (0) 21 700 3558

À propos du Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) : 
Le Carbon Markets Africa Summit est la principale plateforme africaine dédiée au développement de marchés du carbone à haute intégrité sur le continent. Le CMAS rassemble gouvernements, développeurs de projets, investisseurs, acheteurs et acteurs de l’écosystème afin de transformer les ambitions politiques en actions concrètes, d’aligner les capitaux sur une offre crédible et de renforcer la participation de l’Afrique aux marchés mondiaux du carbone.

Site web : https://CarbonMarketsAfrica.com/

À propos de VUKA Group : 
VUKA Group est une plateforme de référence réunissant les acteurs de l’économie verte, de l’investissement et de la transition climatique en Afrique à travers des sommets de haut niveau, des forums sectoriels et des rencontres stratégiques, notamment le Carbon Markets Africa Summit.

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Venezuela Energy Week 2026 définira de nouvelles voies d’investissement alors que les réformes des secteurs des hydrocarbures et de l’électricité entrent dans leur phase de mise en œuvre

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Venezuela Energy Week (VEW) 2026 s’apprête à devenir un rendez-vous majeur pour comprendre comment les réformes du secteur des hydrocarbures du pays se traduisent concrètement sur le terrain, alors que les autorités gouvernementales, PDVSA et les opérateurs internationaux travaillent à définir les voies pratiques permettant aux investisseurs d’accéder au secteur pétrolier et gazier. Avec l’entrée des réformes dans leur phase de mise en œuvre, l’attention se déplace désormais de la conception réglementaire vers les mécanismes qui détermineront la manière dont la participation sera structurée, financée et pérennisée.

Le cadre actuel du Venezuela est mis en œuvre à travers un nombre limité de mécanismes établis et négociés, notamment la participation aux coentreprises de PDVSA, les structures de remboursement adossées au pétrole brut et les accords liés à la production sur des champs pétroliers existants. Des opérateurs internationaux tels que Chevron, par exemple, poursuivent leurs activités au sein de coentreprises existantes, notamment Petropiar dans la ceinture de l’Orénoque et Petroboscán dans l’ouest de l’État de Zulia, qui continuent de soutenir la production et les exportations dans le cadre des accords dirigés par PDVSA.

Parallèlement aux activités des coentreprises, les mécanismes de remboursement basés sur le pétrole brut deviennent une voie financière de plus en plus importante pour la participation étrangère. Ces dispositifs — comprenant les structures « pétrole contre dette » et les accords de remboursement liés à la production — permettent aux partenaires internationaux de récupérer de la valeur par le biais de cargaisons physiques de pétrole ou de volumes de production alloués, plutôt qu’au moyen de transferts financiers conventionnels.

Des entreprises telles que Repsol et Eni ont déjà opéré dans des cadres similaires, où les mécanismes de remboursement influencent directement la récupération des flux de trésorerie, la gestion de l’exposition aux risques et le calendrier du retour sur investissement. Toutefois, ces mécanismes continuent de faire face à certaines contraintes, notamment des règlements retardés, des calendriers de paiement non standards et des incertitudes persistantes concernant l’exécution des contrats, autant de facteurs qui pèsent sur les stratégies de réinvestissement à long terme. La VEW 2026 permettra aux parties prenantes d’évaluer comment ces cadres peuvent être améliorés afin de renforcer la prévisibilité, optimiser leur mise en œuvre et favoriser une participation à l’investissement plus durable et à plus grande échelle.

Au-delà des hydrocarbures, le Venezuela commence également à ouvrir certaines opportunités dans le secteur de l’électricité. De récentes discussions politiques et des réformes progressives ont mis en évidence une volonté d’accroître la participation du secteur privé à la production d’électricité, parallèlement à des initiatives visant à améliorer l’efficacité opérationnelle du réseau et à élargir la place accordée aux producteurs indépendants d’électricité. Bien que le processus de libéralisation demeure progressif, ces évolutions laissent entrevoir de nouvelles opportunités pour les investisseurs internationaux et régionaux, notamment dans la production d’énergie, la réhabilitation des infrastructures et les solutions énergétiques décentralisées.

À mesure que les réformes avancent, la VEW 2026 constituera une plateforme essentielle pour aligner les ambitions politiques sur les réalités opérationnelles, en réunissant les acteurs publics et privés afin d’évaluer le fonctionnement concret des mécanismes existants et d’identifier les ajustements éventuellement nécessaires. Des questions clés telles que les délais de paiement, l’exécution contractuelle et la répartition des risques demeurent au cœur de l’environnement d’investissement, déterminant si les cadres actuels peuvent soutenir un réinvestissement à grande échelle ou s’ils resteront limités au maintien des niveaux de production existants. Au-delà des orientations politiques, l’événement contribuera à clarifier les points d’entrée pour les investisseurs ainsi que les modalités de déploiement des capitaux dans les secteurs des hydrocarbures et des nouvelles opportunités émergentes dans l’électricité.

Distribué par APO Group pour Energy Capital & Power.

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