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Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 as Investors Eye Africa’s Gas Opportunity

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The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris gains strategic weight with the scheduled participation of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, the newly appointed Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His insight comes at a pivotal juncture for African gas and LNG markets, where energy security concerns, investment flows and global demand dynamics are reshaping the continent’s role in the global energy landscape.

Dr. Mshelbila assumed office at the GECF on January 1, 2026, bringing over three decades of gas, LNG and energy value‑chain experience – including senior leadership roles at Nigeria LNG and Atlantic LNG – to the helm of the intergovernmental body that represents major gas producers worldwide.

In its Global Gas Outlook and related analyses, the GECF has projected that Africa could attract up to $115 billion in gas midstream investment between 2031 and 2040, driven largely by LNG and liquefaction spending. The continent is expected to account for nearly a quarter of global liquefaction investments by 2050, with major projects in Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal-Mauritania and Gabon leading the charge. This frames Africa not only as a resource base for traditional markets, but as a strategic export hub in global gas supply chains.

Those projections align with the region’s real‑time evolution. New LNG developments such as Greater Tortue Ahmeyim on the Senegal–Mauritania maritime border have reached commercial milestones, while Mozambique’s Coral South FLNG and Nigeria’s Train 7 expansion at NLNG support infrastructure highlight growing activity. At the same time, assets in the Rovuma Basin, emerging fields in Tanzania and planned expansions in Egypt’s Zohr and offshore Mediterranean plays signal a broadening base of competitive gas resources across West, East and North Africa.

Beyond export potential, the continent’s domestic gas consumption continues to rise, driven by industrial demand, power generation needs and expanding LNG import infrastructure in markets such as South Africa and Ghana. According to recent market data, Africa’s gas consumption climbed to 183 billion cubic meters in 2025, reflecting year‑on‑year growth and underscoring gas’s growing role in the energy mix.

Mshelbila has also been vocal about the broader socioeconomic dimensions of gas development. He highlighted that more than 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity and an even larger number lack clean cooking solutions, noting that overall energy consumption on the continent must at least triple by 2050 to eliminate energy poverty. For investors, this underscores a dual opportunity: capitalizing on export‑oriented LNG projects while supporting solutions that address chronic domestic shortfalls.

The GECF’s engagement with global forums – from the G20 Energy Transition Working Group to continental leadership dialogues – reinforces its advocacy for gas as both a transitional and long‑term energy source that can support industrialization, electrification and lower‑emission outcomes relative to other fossil fuels.

At IAE 2026, Mshelbila’s participation will give investors a clearer view of how producer coordination, policy alignment and investment frameworks are evolving across Africa’s gas sector. As governments and international partners navigate security risks, financing constraints and regulatory complexities, these dynamics are increasingly shaping how projects move from discovery to development.

With the GECF playing a central role in global gas dialogue, Mshelbila’s perspective will also place African developments within the broader push to diversify global supply chains amid geopolitical shifts and rising demand in Europe and Asia – insights that are directly relevant for investors evaluating new opportunities across the gas value chain.

IAE 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/4bqyp4L) is an exclusive forum designed to connect African energy markets with global investors, serving as a key platform for deal-making in the lead-up to African Energy Week. Scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, in Paris, the event will provide delegates with two days of in-depth engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, visit www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com. To sponsor or register as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com

– on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Qatar Condemns Iranian Attack that Kills One Person in UAE, Affirms Solidarity

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | March 16, 2026

The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE), which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty, as well as a direct threat to the security and stability of the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s continued opening of new fronts and expanding escalation with neighboring countries is extremely dangerous.

It called on Iran to immediately halt these irresponsible policies that undermine the region’s security and stability, and to prioritize the interests of the region’s peoples while adhering to the principles of good neighborliness and international law.

The Ministry also affirms the State of Qatar’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

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Nominations Officially Open for African Energy Awards 2026 – Celebrating Leadership, Innovation and Excellence

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Nominations for the African Energy Awards are officially open, with entries open until May 30. Taking place during the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Conference and Exhibition – scheduled for October 12-16, 2026, in Cape Town – the awards celebrate the companies, projects and individuals driving innovation, investment and impact across Africa’s energy landscape.

Held as one of the flagship moments of AEW: Invest in African Energies, the awards recognize excellence across the continent’s oil, gas and broader energy value chain. The opening of nominations marks the start of the search for this year’s most outstanding industry leaders and achievements.

Visit www.AECWeek.com to submit your nomination!

“As our industry evolves, it is critical that we recognize the people and organizations making a tangible difference across the continent. We encourage stakeholders from across the sector to submit their nominations and help spotlight the excellence driving African energy forward,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

Mohammed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award (non-voting category)

The Mohammed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award – the highest distinction in the industry – celebrates individuals who have made remarkable and lasting contributions to the oil, gas and energy sectors in Africa. The award celebrates the visionary leadership, innovation and profound impact of individuals, recognizing their tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to growth.

Lifetime Achievement Award (non-voting category)

Recognizing an individual whose career has left a lasting mark on Africa’s energy industry, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes decades of leadership, dedication and influence in advancing the development of the continent’s energy sector. The recipient has not only played a pivotal role in their respective field, but impacted policy, driven investment and strengthened industry collaboration – leaving a legacy that continues to guide the African energy industry’s growth.

Energy Person of the Year (non-voting category)

The Energy Person of the Year award celebrates an individual who has made significant and impactful contributions to the energy sector. It recognizes exceptional leadership, visionary thinking and a commitment to driving progress and innovation within the industry. The recipient’s efforts have substantially advanced the energy landscape, benefiting both their organization and the broader community.

Exploration & Production Leader of the Year

Recognizing outstanding leadership and innovation in upstream exploration and production, this award honors individuals driving new production and discoveries in Africa’s energy sector. Nominees demonstrate exceptional vision and operational excellence in unlocking the continent’s hydrocarbon potential and new production

Gas Monetization Award

This award recognizes companies and projects revolutionizing gas monetization in Africa to bridge the energy poverty gap. It honors innovative strategies and successful commercialization efforts that demonstrate outstanding leadership in maximizing the value of gas resources.

Deal of the Year

The Deal of the Year award recognizes the most transformative and impactful deal in the energy sector ­– honoring excellence in negotiation, strategic alignment, innovation and collaboration ­– and celebrates deals that drive advancements in energy and economic growth.

International Service Provider of the Year

The International Service Provider of the Year award celebrates an exceptional service provider that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and innovation in supporting Africa’s energy industry. The award honors service providers who have demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities, offering tailored solutions that drive efficiency, productivity and sustainability in the energy sector.

African Service Provider of the Year

The African Service Provider of the Year recognizes an indigenous firm that has demonstrated excellence in supporting the continent’s energy industry through high-quality services, technical expertise and operational reliability. From enabling project development to strengthening supply chains to enhancing efficiency and driving projects forward, the recipient of the African Service Provider of the Year has demonstrated African expertise in an ever-changing industry. 

African Local Content Champion

This award celebrates an organization that has demonstrated exceptional dedication and success in promoting and implementing local content initiatives in Africa’s energy sector. The award recognizes champions who have gone above and beyond to ensure that the benefits of the energy industry are shared equitably, fostering inclusive growth and prosperity across the continent

International Local Content Champion

This International Local Content Champion award honors international companies and partners that have made a significant impact in advancing local content objectives across Africa. The nominated firms have fostered meaningful partnerships, invested in capacity-building programs and empowered local talent and suppliers to support long-term economic growth in the communities where they operate.

Reformer & Change Maker of the Year Award

This award honors a government or public sector entity that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to reforming the energy sector in Africa. It recognizes the efforts of governments and public sector institutions that have driven change, fostering an enabling environment for energy growth, economic development, and social progress.

CSR Project of the Year

The CSR Project of the Year award recognizes a standout corporate social responsibility initiative within Africa’s energy sector that has delivered measurable social, economic or environmental impact. It honors projects that go beyond compliance to actively uplift communities, support sustainable development and demonstrate a long-term commitment to responsible energy practices.

Media Personality or Agency of the Year

This award acknowledges outstanding achievements in journalism, communication and media coverage within the energy sector. It celebrates individuals or media organizations demonstrating exceptional storytelling, in-depth analysis, and effective communication of energy-related topics to a wide audience.

Technology Innovator of the Year  

The Technology Innovator of the Year celebrates an organization that has introduced groundbreaking technologies which continue to transform the African energy landscape. Through the deployment of solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability and operational performance across the industry, the recipient has reshaped the sector, supporting the development of a more resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem in Africa.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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AfrexInsure nomme Lesley Ndlovu nouveau Président- directeur général

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

AfrexInsure, la filiale d’assurance spécialisée détenue à 100 % par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export -(« Afreximbank ») (www.Afreximbank.com), a annoncé la nomination de Lesley Ndlovu au poste de Président-directeur général, à compter de janvier 2026, en remplacement de Jonas Mushosho.

Cette nomination intervient à un moment charnière pour AfrexInsure, qui poursuit sa mission consistant à fournir des solutions d’assurance spécialisées adaptées au commerce et aux investissements liés au commerce. Alors que l’organisation se trouve en pleine phase de croissance, un leadership exécutif fort est essentiel pour guider la gouvernance, la conformité réglementaire, l’innovation, la gestion des risques et le positionnement sur le marché.

De nationalité zimbabwéenne, Lesley Ndlovu apporte à AfrexInsure une forte expérience acquise auprès de grandes institutions d’assurance internationales, telles qu’AXA Specialty, African Risk Capacity (ARC) et AXIS Capital. Sa nomination apporte un mélange unique d’expertise technique, de connaissance du marché mondial et de leadership opérationnel, précisément forgé pour soutenir la transformation d’AfrexInsure.

Tout au long de sa carrière, M. Ndlovu a dirigé des équipes multidisciplinaires dans des environnements à haut risque où une gouvernance solide et une souscription rigoureuse sont fondamentales pour une performance durable. Lors de son passage à AXA Specialty, il a développé des produits adaptés au marché et répondant à des segments de risques spécialisés complexes, une expérience qui s’avérera inestimable dans un contexte où AfrexInsure conçoit des solutions différenciées dans un environnement commercial africain en pleine évolution.

Cette nomination stratégique marque un tournant décisif dans l’évolution de la société, qui passe d’une phase de démarrage à une phase de croissance dynamique, lui permettant ainsi de proposer des solutions améliorées de réduction des risques commerciaux et d’investissement à travers l’Afrique. 

Les échanges commerciaux en Afrique restent confrontés à des contraintes liées à une capacité de gestion des risques limitée, à des coûts d’assurance élevés et à la dépendance aux marchés offshore pour la souscription et la réassurance. En nommant un PDG possédant une expertise approfondie sur les marchés mondiaux de l’assurance spécialisée, Afreximbank améliore sa capacité à soutenir les transactions commerciales avec des programmes d’assurance solides et ancrés localement.

Cette nomination renforce le rôle stratégique d’AfrexInsure en tant que pilier essentiel au sein de l’écosystème global du Groupe Afreximbank, complétant la gamme de produits proposés par Afreximbank.

Réagissant à sa nomination, Lesley Ndlovu, le Président-directeur général d’AfrexInsure a déclaré : « Je suis profondément honoré d’assumer le rôle de Président-directeur général d’AfrexInsure en ce moment charnière de son développement. AfrexInsure représente bien plus qu’une filiale d’assurance ; elle incarne un impératif stratégique pour s’attaquer à l’un des obstacles commerciaux les plus persistants de l’Afrique : la rareté de solutions sophistiquées et bien capitalisées d’atténuation des risques, ancrées sur le continent.

« Je tiens à remercier la direction d’Afreximbank et le Conseil d’administration d’AfrexInsure pour leur confiance en moi à travers cette nomination. Ensemble, nous ferons d’AfrexInsure un pilier de l’écosystème commercial africain, contribuant à la transformation économique du continent, grâce à des solutions de gestion des risques adaptées à chaque situation », a-t-il ajouté.

Le Dr George Elombi, Président d’Afreximbank et du Conseil d’administration de la Banque a souligné :

« Nous sommes convaincus que, Lesley, fort d’une solide expérience en assurance spécialisée et d’un engagement envers la transformation économique de l’Afrique, fera progresser le mandat d’AfrexInsure, en gérant les risques associés au commerce grâce aux capacités locales en vue de conserver les primes sur le continent ».

Dans un contexte d’incertitude mondiale et à mesure que le continent progresse vers la transformation/la création de valeur ajoutée et l’industrialisation, l’assurance spécialisée jouera un rôle essentiel pour réduire les risques liés aux investissements stratégiques et attirer des capitaux vers des secteurs essentiels au développement socio-économique de l’Afrique.

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, avec une perspective stable, Baa2 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) et  A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR). Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte

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Wingu Africa appoints Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania

Source: APO

Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa), East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, has appointed Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania. In this role, he will lead the company’s sales organisation in the country and drive commercial growth across the Tanzanian market.

Prasad brings more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications and enterprise connectivity sectors, with a strong track record of building and leading high-performing sales teams across complex B2B environments. He has previously held senior commercial leadership roles with leading ISPs and technology companies in Tanzania, where he led enterprise sales and strategic customer engagements.

In his new role, Prasad will focus on strengthening Wingu’s local commercial capability, driving growth across enterprise, carrier and strategic accounts, and expanding adoption of the company’s data centre and digital infrastructure services.

“Tanzania is a key strategic market for Wingu Africa, and we are delighted to welcome Prasad to the team,” said Ralph Vraagom, VP Sales at Wingu Africa. “His extensive experience and strong understanding of the Tanzanian market will play an important role as we continue to expand our presence and support customers with reliable digital infrastructure.”

Commenting on his appointment, Prasad Acharya said: “I am excited to join Wingu Africa at a time when demand for digital infrastructure is growing rapidly across the region. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen client relationships and support organisations in Tanzania with resilient, world-class data centre services.”

Prasad’s appointment reinforces Wingu Africa’s commitment to strengthening its in-country leadership and deepening engagement with enterprises, carriers and technology partners across Tanzania. It also comes as Wingu continues to expand its data centre capacity in the country to support growing demand for secure, carrier-neutral digital infrastructure.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Wingu Africa.

About Wingu Africa:
Wingu Africa is East Africa’s first specialist carrier-neutral, Tier III certified, data centre operator and cloud solutions provider with strategic locations in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Since 2012, the company has connected African businesses to global digital networks through secure, scalable, and high-performance colocation solutions. Built on technical expertise and regional insight, Wingu Africa ensures carrier neutrality, empowering clients with flexible connectivity options. Committed to excellence in infrastructure, security, and service delivery, Wingu Africa delivers world-class solutions tailored to East Africa’s unique digital landscape. Learn more at www.Wingu.Africa

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AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

Source: APO

AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho.

The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for AfrexInsure as it advances its mission to provide tailored specialty insurance solutions for trade and trade-related investments. As the organization builds momentum in its development, strong executive leadership is essential to guide governance, regulatory compliance, innovation, risk management, and market positioning.

Lesley Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean national, brings to AfrexInsure a distinguished career spanning some of the world’s leading insurance institutions, including AXA Specialty, African Risk Capacity (ARC), and AXIS Capital. His appointment introduces a unique blend of technical expertise, global market insight, and operational leadership precisely forged to support AfrexInsure’s transformation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ndlovu has led multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments where robust governance and disciplined underwriting are fundamental to sustainable performance. At AXA Specialty, he developed market-responsive products addressing complex specialty risk segments, experience that will prove invaluable as AfrexInsure designs differentiated solutions for Africa’s evolving trade landscape.

This strategic leadership appointment marks a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution from its start-up phase into a dynamic scale-up stage, positioning it to deliver enhanced trade and investment risk mitigation solutions across Africa. 

Trade flows across Africa continue to face constraints from limited risk capacity, high insurance costs, and reliance on offshore markets for underwriting and reinsurance. By appointing a CEO with deep expertise across global specialty insurance markets, Afreximbank enhances its ability to support trade transactions with robust, locally anchored insurance programs.

This appointment reinforces AfrexInsure’s strategic role as a critical pillar within the broader Afreximbank Group ecosystem, complementing the array of Afreximbank’s product offerings.

Commenting on his appointment, Lesley Ndlovu, Chief Executive Officer, AfrexInsure said: “I am deeply honoured to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at AfrexInsure at this transformative juncture in the company’s journey. AfrexInsure represents far more than an insurance subsidiary; it embodies a strategic imperative to address one of Africa’s most persistent trade barriers: the scarcity of sophisticated, well-capitalized risk mitigation solutions anchored on the continent.

“I extend my gratitude to Afreximbank’s leadership and the AfrexInsure Board of Directors for their confidence in this appointment. Together, we will ensure that AfrexInsure becomes a cornerstone of Africa’s trade ecosystem, supporting the continent’s economic transformation one risk solution at a time,” he added.

Speaking on Ndlovu’s appointment, Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, stated:

“With a solid track record in speciality insurance and commitment to Africa’s economic transformation, we are confident that Lesley will advance the mandate of AfrexInsure – managing risks associated with trade through local capacity with an aim to retain premiums within the continent.”

Amid global uncertainty and as the continent moves towards processing/value addition and industrialisation, speciality insurance will play a critical role in de-risking strategic investments and attracting capital to sectors critical for Africa’s socio-economic development.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) at “Stable”, Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), and Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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Qatar Reiterates Condemnation of Iranian Attacks Targeting Qatari Territory, Other Countries with Missiles and Drones

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva, March 16, 2026

The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.
This came in a statement delivered today by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah during her participation in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, within the framework of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Her Excellency welcomed the adoption by the Security Council of Resolution 2817, which condemns the Iranian attacks on several countries in the region and affirms respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and rejects the targeting of civilians and vital infrastructure.
Her Excellency noted that the deliberate and indiscriminate targeting of civilian facilities, civilians, and residential areas constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and that the continuation of such acts is deeply concerning and cannot be tolerated.
Her Excellency stressed that targeting a state that is not a party to the conflict and has not permitted the use of its territory or airspace for hostilities constitutes a serious violation of international law and negatively impacts international peace and security, as well as the enjoyment of fundamental rights, foremost among them the rights to life, education, health, security, and development.
HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar in Geneva affirmed that the State of Qatar reserves its full right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter in defense of its sovereignty and security, while reiterating the call for an immediate cessation of escalation, a return to dialogue, and the exercise of wisdom to preserve the security and stability of the region.

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Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Telephone Call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, March 15, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud.

Discussion during the call focused on the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.

Both sides reiterated their condemnation of the unjustified Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a number of other sisterly countries. They stressed, in this context, the need for an immediate cessation of all escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, the prioritization of reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.

They also emphasized the importance of strengthening Arab coordination to face current challenges.

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Nigus et Elmirate annoncent une initiative de 200 millions de dollars pour soutenir le secteur de la sécurité en Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Nigus International Investment Limited (www.Nigusng.com) et Elmirate Investment LLC (www.Elmirate.ae) (Elmirate Capital) ont signé un protocole d’accord stratégique pour développer une plateforme de technologies de défense de nouvelle génération, de systèmes satellitaires et de fabrication avancée au Nigeria, soutenue par un investissement prévu pouvant atteindre 200 millions de dollars.

« L’Afrique entre dans une phase cruciale de son développement, où la capacité technologique définira de plus en plus la force économique et la sécurité nationale », a déclaré S.A.R. le Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim, président exécutif de Nigus International Investment Limited. « Grâce à ce partenariat, nous travaillons à construire une plateforme au Nigeria qui soutient l’innovation, la fabrication avancée et un transfert technologique significatif. Notre objectif est de créer une base industrielle durable capable de servir les priorités nationales tout en contribuant aux besoins de sécurité plus larges de la région. »

« Nous sommes fiers de nous associer à Nigus International dans une initiative qui s’aligne sur l’ambition du Nigeria de devenir un pôle technologique et aérospatial de premier plan », a déclaré Pankajj Ghode, directeur général d’Elmirate Capital. « Notre engagement prévu pouvant atteindre 200 millions de dollars reflète une forte confiance dans le potentiel économique du Nigeria. En connectant notre réseau mondial de partenaires en défense, cybersécurité, aérospatiale et technologies avancées avec l’expertise locale, nous visons à soutenir le développement d’un écosystème résilient qui stimule la croissance industrielle et renforce la stabilité régionale. »

Le Nigeria progresse vers des capacités de défense souveraines

La collaboration sera mise en œuvre par l’intermédiaire d’un véhicule ad hoc nouvellement créé, Nigus Tactical Systems Ltd, qui servira de plateforme centrale pour l’investissement, l’intégration technologique et le développement opérationnel. L’initiative est conçue pour soutenir les ambitions du Nigeria de renforcer la production de défense nationale, de développer des capacités technologiques avancées et de réduire la dépendance aux infrastructures de sécurité importées.

Le partenariat opérera dans le cadre réglementaire nigérian sous l’égide de la Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) et en alignement avec les dispositions de la loi DICON de 2023. En combinant des partenariats technologiques internationaux avec un leadership local, le projet vise à accélérer le développement de capacités industrielles à haute valeur ajoutée tout en soutenant les objectifs de sécurité nationale et la croissance économique.

Construction d’un écosystème intégré de défense et spatial

La plateforme prévue se concentrera sur la construction de capacités de fabrication avancées pouvant soutenir plusieurs niveaux d’infrastructures de sécurité modernes. Au cœur de l’initiative se trouve le développement de plateformes de fabrication de défense locale de classe C qui permettent au Nigeria de produire des systèmes essentiels au niveau national tout en renforçant l’autosuffisance industrielle.

Le projet explorera également le développement de drones tactiques et ISR ainsi que de systèmes aériens sans pilote tactiques conçus pour améliorer la connaissance de la situation et la préparation opérationnelle. Ces capacités seront complétées par des systèmes avancés de surveillance et de renseignement antiterroristes qui intègrent des technologies modernes d’analyse de données et de surveillance.

Les activités de fabrication devraient inclure la production de munitions et d’armements, ainsi que le développement de véhicules blindés et de systèmes de mobilité protégée conçus pour les environnements opérationnels modernes. Ces capacités seront soutenues par des technologies de surveillance avancées et des plateformes de renseignement intégrées capables d’améliorer la sécurité des frontières et les opérations de défense nationale.

Positionner le Nigeria comme pôle technologique régional

Au-delà de la fabrication de défense traditionnelle, le partenariat entend s’étendre à l’infrastructure de cyberdéfense et de sécurité numérique. Cela inclut le développement de plateformes de cyberdéfense militaire et de cyber-polygones pouvant soutenir la formation, les tests et la résilience contre les menaces numériques émergentes.

Les technologies satellitaires et les systèmes de renseignement basés dans l’espace devraient également constituer un élément clé de l’initiative. Les capacités prévues comprennent les technologies d’observation de la Terre, les infrastructures de communication et les réseaux satellitaires sécurisés pouvant soutenir à la fois les opérations de défense et les applications civiles.

En intégrant le renseignement géospatial, les données satellitaires et les capacités de surveillance modernes, le projet vise à contribuer à la création d’un écosystème spatial-défense complet au Nigeria.

Distribué par APO Group pour Nigus International Investment Limited.

Contact : 
Tracy Ezeji 
info@nigusuae.com

Nimish Jadhav
nimish@elmirate.ae

À propos de Nigus International Investment Limited : 
Nigus International Investment Limited est une société mondiale d’investissement et de développement stratégique axée sur les infrastructures, l’énergie, la défense et les technologies émergentes. Elle collabore avec des gouvernements, des partenaires institutionnels et des acteurs du secteur privé pour développer des projets à grande échelle qui soutiennent la croissance économique, le transfert de technologie et le développement industriel dans plusieurs régions.

À propos d’Elmirate Investment LLC : 
Elmirate Capital est une société mondiale d’investissement et de conseil basée aux Émirats arabes unis, spécialisée dans la défense, l’aérospatiale, la cybersécurité, les technologies avancées et les investissements industriels stratégiques. Elle collabore avec des partenaires internationaux pour développer des projets axés sur la technologie qui renforcent les capacités nationales et soutiennent la croissance industrielle durable. Informations provenant de documents d’entreprise et de descriptions publiques.

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AfrexInsure Nomeia o Sr. Lesley Ndlovu como Novo Director Executivo

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

A AfrexInsure, a subsidiária de seguros especializados integralmente detida pelo Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (“Afreximbank”) (www.Afreximbank.com), anunciou a nomeação do Sr. Lesley Ndlovu para o cargo de Director Executivo, com efeito a partir de 2026, substituindo o Sr. Jonas Mushosho.

A nomeação ocorre em um momento crucial para a AfrexInsure, à medida que a organização avança em sua missão de oferecer soluções de seguros especializadas e personalizadas para o comércio e investimentos relacionados ao comércio. Com o avanço no desenvolvimento da organização, torna-se imprescindível uma liderança executiva sólida que possa orientar a governança, o cumprimento regulamentar, a inovação, a gestão de riscos e o posicionamento no mercado.

O Sr. Lesley Ndlovu, de nacionalidade zimbabueana, traz uma carreira de destaque na AfrexInsure, tendo trabalhado em algumas das principais instituições seguradoras do mundo, incluindo a AXA Specialty, a Capacidade Africana de Risco (ARC) e a AXIS Capital. Sua nomeação integra uma combinação única de conhecimentos técnicos, visão de mercado global e liderança operacional, alinhada ao apoio à transformação da AfrexInsure.

Ao longo de sua trajectória profissional, o Sr. Ndlovu liderou equipes multidisciplinares em ambientes de alto risco, onde uma governança robusta e uma subscrição disciplinada são essenciais para um desempenho sustentável. Na AXA Specialty, desenvolveu produtos sensíveis ao mercado que abordam segmentos de risco especializados e complexos, experiência que será de grande valor na criação de soluções diferenciadas para o cenário comercial em evolução na África.

Esta nomeação estratégica na liderança marca um momento decisivo na evolução da empresa, desde sua fase inicial até uma fase de expansão dinâmica, posicionando-a para oferecer soluções aprimoradas de mitigação de riscos comerciais e de investimento em toda a África.

Os fluxos comerciais em toda África continuam a enfrentar restrições devido à limitada capacidade de risco, aos altos custos de seguro e à dependência de mercados externos para subscrição e resseguro. A nomeação de um Diretor Executivo com ampla experiência nos mercados globais de seguros especializados reforça a capacidade do Afreximbank de apoiar transações comerciais por meio de programas de seguros sólidos e com presença local.

Esta nomeação reforça o papel estratégico da AfrexInsure como um pilar fundamental no ecossistema mais amplo do Grupo Afreximbank, complementando a gama de produtos oferecidos pela instituição.

Ao comentar sua nomeação, o Sr. Lesley Ndlovu, Director Executivo da AfrexInsure, declarou: ”Sinto-me profundamente honrado por assumir o cargo de Director Executivo da AfrexInsure neste momento de transformação na trajectória da empresa. A AfrexInsure representa muito mais do que uma subsidiária de seguros; incorpora a necessidade estratégica de resolver uma das maiores barreiras comerciais do continente africano, que é a escassez de soluções sofisticadas e capitalizadas de mitigação de riscos, fundamentadas na região.”

“Agradeço à direcção do Afreximbank e ao Conselho de Administração da AfrexInsure pela confiança depositada em mim com esta nomeação. Juntos, asseguraremos que a AfrexInsure se torne uma peça fundamental do ecossistema comercial africano, apoiando a transformação económica do continente com soluções específicas de gestão de riscos,” acrescentou.

Referindo-se à nomeação do Sr. Ndlovu, o Dr. George Elombi, Presidente e Presidente do Conselho de Administração do Afreximbank, afirmou:

“Com um sólido histórico no sector de seguros especializados e um compromisso com a transformação económica de África, estamos confiantes de que o Sr. Lesley promoverá a missão da AfrexInsure – administrar os riscos associados ao comércio por meio de capacidades locais, com o objectivo de reter os prémios na região.”

Num contexto de incerteza global, à medida que o continente progride rumo ao processamento de valor acrescentado e à industrialização, os seguros especializados desempenharão um papel crucial na mitigação do risco dos investimentos estratégicos e na atracção de capital para setores críticos para o desenvolvimento socioeconómico africano.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Afreximbank.

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Gestor de Comunicações e Eventos (Relações com a Imprensa)
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Sobre o Afreximbank:
O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) é uma instituição financeira multilateral pan-africana, com mandato de financiar e promover o comércio intra e extra-africano. Há mais de 30 anos, o banco utiliza estruturas inovadoras para oferecer soluções de financiamento que apoiam a transformação do comércio africano, acelerando a industrialização e o comércio intra-regional, promovendo assim a expansão económica em África. Apoiado pelo Acordo de Comércio Livre Continental Africano (ACLCA), o Afreximbank lançou um Sistema Pan-Africano de Pagamento e Liquidação (PAPSS), adotado pela União Africana (UA) como plataforma de pagamento e liquidação para sustentar a implementação da ZCLCA. Em parceria com o Secretariado da ZCLCA e a UA, o banco criou um Fundo de Ajustamento de 10 mil milhões de dólares para apoiar os países participantes na implementação efectiva da ZCLCA. Até o final de Dezembro de 2024, o total de ativos e contingências do Afreximbank atingia mais de 40,1 mil milhões de dólares, com fundos de accionistas de 7,2 mil milhões de dólares. O Afreximbank possui notações de grau de investimento atribuídas pela GCR (escala internacional) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-). O Afreximbank evoluiu para uma entidade de grupo que inclui a sua subsidiária de fundo de impacto de acções, denominada Fundo para o Desenvolvimento das Exportações em África (FEDA), e a sua subsidiária de gestão de seguros, AfrexInsure (em conjunto, “o Grupo”). Sua sede encontra-se no Cairo, Egipto.

Para mais informações, visite: www.Afreximbank.com.

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