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Qatar Condemns Targeting Khartoum International Airport

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | May 5, 2026

The State of Qatar condemns the targeting by drones of a site in the grounds of Khartoum International Airport in the fraternal Republic of Sudan, considering it a blatant violation of Sudan’s sovereignty and a clear breach of the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms Qatar’s categorical rejection of targeting civilian objects and vital facilities, reiterating its full support for the unity, sovereignty, and stability of Sudan.

The Ministry also reiterates the State of Qatar’s stance, calling for a resolution to the armed conflict in Sudan through dialogue and peaceful means, in order to achieve the aspirations of its fraternal people for peace, development, and prosperity.

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Ninth round of India-Sudan Foreign Office Consultations

Source: APO


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9th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Sudan was held in Port Sudan on 4 May 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary(WANA), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Sudanese side was led by H.E. Ambassador Maowia Osman Khalid Mohammed, Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan.

2. They reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations including political, economic, trade, capacity building, health, education, energy, mining, agriculture, SMEs, digital public infrastructure and people-to-people ties and discussed ways to further strengthen the partnership.

3. Sudan side reiterated their condemnation of the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam last year and both sides resolved to fight the scourge of terrorism.

4. The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues of mutual interest. Sudan side expressed their appreciation for Indian capacity building and human resource development efforts through Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation and ICCR scholarships and both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation under this important pillar, in the spirit of South-South cooperation.

5. During the visit, the delegation also called on H.E. Dr. Heitham Mohammed Ibrahim, Minister of Health, Republic of Sudan. The Minister appreciated India’s humanitarian assistance and ongoing cooperation in the healthcare sector, including the prosthetic limb camp organised recently in Sudan. The delegation also called on H.E Mr.Mustafa Md Noor, Governor of Red Sea state.

6. Both sides agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations at a mutually convenient date in New Delhi.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs – Government of India.

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Daqo examines moving renewable power reliably from source to load

Source: APO

As reported by ESI Africa, Southern Africa is seeing major infrastructure development. Renewable energy capacity is expanding, industrial demand is rising, and electrification is reaching areas that previously had limited grid access.

However, as generation capacity grows, attention is increasingly turning to another part of the equation: how to move that power reliably from source to load.

Daqo tells ESI Africa that, for developers and EPC contractors, the distribution network is no longer simply a downstream consideration. It is becoming an increasingly important part of how projects are planned, coordinated and delivered.

Why distribution is gaining importance

Grid access, system integration and multi-party coordination are increasingly converging at the distribution level.

Renewable projects are often located far from load centres, and the continued growth of distributed energy is changing system behaviour in ways that require earlier and more careful planning.

As a result, distribution infrastructure is increasingly something projects need to design around from the outset, rather than address later in the delivery process.

A growing focus on coordination and supply

One practical consequence of this shift is greater scrutiny of how electrical equipment is sourced and coordinated.

Traditional multi-supplier models introduce multiple technical and logistical interfaces that may cause delays during installation and commissioning, particularly as project complexity increases.

With a portfolio covering medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, power module systems and busbar solutions, Daqo supports a more integrated approach across the electrical distribution chain.

This can help reduce interface risk and improve alignment from design through to commissioning.

Daqo’s global footprint includes more than 10,000 customers and 32 manufacturing companies, with project engagement across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and APAC, enabling coordinated engineering and production at scale.

Prefabricated solutions can help reduce on-site complexity and improve schedule certainty.

Prefabrication and lead time matter more than ever

On fast-track projects, delivery speed and installation efficiency are becoming increasingly decisive.

Prefabricated electrical solutions (including prefabricated substations, E-Houses and containerised medium-voltage systems) move engineering, assembly and testing into controlled factory environments.

These prefabricated solutions can help reduce on-site complexity and improve schedule certainty.

At the same time, supply timelines remain under pressure due to sustained demand growth and broader supply chain constraints.

Daqo addresses this through manufacturing lead times of four to seven weeks, integrated production across group companies, and strong vertical integration in key materials and components, all of which support delivery stability and cost control.

Performance in the field remains critical

Equipment that meets the specification on paper must also perform in the field.

Large-scale renewable integration can introduce challenges, including voltage fluctuation and reduced system inertia.

Real-world site conditions, including high temperatures, dust, corrosive industrial environments and long transport distances, place further demands on equipment durability and maintainability.

Daqo’s system-level approach incorporates intelligent monitoring, protection functions and environmental resilience into the design, helping support stable operation under variable grid conditions and compliance with IEC and project-specific standards.

Daqo looking ahead

The projects being developed across Southern Africa today will help define the region’s energy infrastructure for decades to come. Adding generation capacity is essential, but the ability to deliver, integrate and sustain electrical systems in the field will play an equally important role in determining long-term project success.

This shift in focus is already influencing how experienced developers and EPCs approach project planning, and how suppliers are expected to respond.

Enlit Africa returns to the CTICC from 19 to 21 May in 2026

Daqo will be present at Enlit Africa (Stand A5), where the team will engage with project stakeholders on distribution system design and delivery across the region. Meet us at Enlit Africa on 19-21 May 2026 at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. ESI Africa, part of VUKA Group, is the Host Media Partner for the event.  More about Enlit Africa: https://apo-opa.co/4tV6HFt   

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About DAQO Group:
With more than 60 years of industry expertise and an expanding global footprint, Daqo Group delivers integrated solutions that support the global energy transition, from smart substations and renewable energy integration platforms to automation systems and a full range of medium- and low-voltage equipment. With 6 major production bases, 4 research institutes, and 32 manufacturing companies across China, Daqo is supported by a global team of more than 17,000 professionals. Ranked among the top 10 enterprises in China’s electrical industry and trusted by more than 10,000 clients worldwide, we help strengthen grid resilience, improve energy efficiency, and support decarbonization goals around the world. https://en.Daqo.com

About ESI Africa:
ESI Africa – Africa’s trusted power, energy, water and utility multimedia platform – is positioned as an impartial industry mouthpiece, delivering the latest technical developments and analysis in both print and digital formats since 1996.

The brand’s various routes to market are expertly primed to build a bridge between readers and solution providers as ESI Africa sifts through the daily noise and delivers the tale of Africa’s energy, power, utility and water transformation to the African and global market. http://apo-opa.co/4wc0iHp

About VUKA Group:
VUKA Group connects people and organisations across Africa’s energy, mining, mobility, green economy, and retail sectors through events, content, and strategic networking. Venture partners to The Global Trust Project and leaders of NPO Go Green Africa. www.WeAreVUKA.com

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Uganda: Parliament approves Shs1.1 trillion supplementary expenditure

Source: APO

Parliament has approved a Shs1.1 trillion Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.5 for 2025/2026 to cater for the swearing in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, preparations for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and elections of local councils, among others. 

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi presented the request during the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 05 May 2026.

Parliament approved the supplementary after suspending Rule 160 request from scrutiny by the Budget Committee and other sectoral committees.  

West Budama North East Member of Parliament, Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo who moved the motion for suspension of the rule said that the supplementary expenditure makes provisions for critical areas of expenditure, including elections of LCs. 

“Our democratization processes require that we carry out elections all the way to the lowest units of administration. It is imperative that we provide resources to enable people of Uganda exercise their democratic rights,” Odoi-Oywelowo said.

In the supplementary, Shs29 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Sports to enable the country start preparatory works to host the AFCON, Shs56 billion to the Ministry of Local Government to conduct local council elections and Shs3 billion to the Office of the President for the swearing-in ceremony of President- elect, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Additionally, Shs46 billion will go to various votes to cater for wage shortfalls.

According to the Public Finance Management Act, for an expenditure to qualify for supplementary schedule No.05, it must have been unforeseen or unavoidable at the time of budgeting.

Minister Musasizi argued that whereas some expenditures like the swearing-in of the President were foreseen, what is required to carry out the ceremony is over and above what was appropriated. 
“At the time of budgeting, what we provided and what is required is different and this is allowable,” said Musasizi.

He added that funds allocated for AFCON preparatory activities are required to implement the urgent works, beginning with immediate requirements for the financial year 2025/2026. 

These include priority road works in Kira Municipal Council, pitch improvement at Kadiba football stadium, branding of host cities and content production, financing of Hoima City and Masindi Municipality road safety and sanitation interventions, among others. 

“Given the critical nature of these expenditure requirements, I pray that you consider and pass this supplementary to enable government meet these requirements as we come to close this financial year and all of them cannot wait for next financial year,” Musasizi added.

Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju (FDC, Kira Municipality) and Shadow Minister for Finance, disagreed with the classification of the items as emergencies saying that they are all foreseen expenditures.

Busiro County East MP, Hon. Medard Ssegonna concurred with Ssemujju Nganda stating that government was aware of all the expenditures under the supplementary. 

“Some of these things are foreseeable and yet we are here stampeded over items we knew. How does a minister tell us that we need a supplementary less than a month to the budget speech,” Ssegonna said.

Erute County South Member of Parliament, Hon. Jonathan Odur also challenged the minister to provide a list of all villages in which the LC elections will be conducted, for purposes of accountability. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.

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La Fondation Merck et la Première Dame du Kenya et Ministre de la Santé réaffirment leur partenariat à long terme pour renforcer les capacités des secteurs de la santé et des médias et octroyer davantage de bourses d’études médicales à des médecins locaux à travers le pays

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a lancé son Programme « Éduquer Linda » à la Maison d’État du Kenya, en partenariat avec S.E. Mme Rachel Ruto E.G.H, Première Dame de la République du Kenya et Ambassadrice de la campagne « Fondation Merck Plus Qu’une Mère ». À cette occasion, le Sommet des Anciens Boursiers de la Fondation Merck au Kenya 2026 s’est tenu afin de mettre en lumière l’impact de leur programme de bourses, dont l’objectif est de renforcer les capacités du système de santé et de transformer les soins aux patients à travers tout le Kenya.

La Première Dame de la République du Kenya, S.E. Mme Rachel Ruto E.G.H., Chairman du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation Merck, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de la Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère », Dr. Rasha Kelej et le Ministre de la Santé du Kenya, l’honorable Aden Duale ont assisté au programme.

Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret), CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de la Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère », a déclaré : « C’est un grand plaisir de rencontrer ma chère sœur, S.E. Mme RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., Première Dame de la République du Kenya, et de saluer son engagement exceptionnel en tant qu’Ambassadrice de la Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère » de la Fondation Merck.

Je suis fière que, grâce à notre partenariat de longue date, nous ayons octroyé 328 bourses d’études à de jeunes professionnels de santé kenyans dans 44 spécialités essentielles et sous-dotées. Je suis également heureuse de constater que près de 50 % de ces bourses ont été attribuées à des femmes, ce qui confirme notre engagement en faveur de l’autonomisation des femmes.

Ce fut également un plaisir de rencontrer le Ministre de la Santé du Kenya, l’honorable Aden Duale, et nos anciens boursiers, qui représentent la relève des professionnels de santé kenyans. »

« Nous espérons étendre notre programme de bourses à un plus grand nombre de professionnels de santé, en partenariat avec la Première Dame du Kenya et en collaboration avec les Sociétés Médicales et le Ministère de la Santé, dès que possible », a-t-elle ajouté.

S.E. Mme Rachel Ruto E.G.H., Première Dame de la République du Kenya, a déclaré : « Grâce à notre partenariat fructueux avec la Fondation Merck, nous ne nous contentons pas de mettre en œuvre des programmes, nous transformons des vies. Ensemble, nous renforçons nos capacités en matière de soins de santé, nous autonomisons les filles par l’éducation, nous luttons contre la stigmatisation de l’infertilité et nous nous abordons d’autres défis sociaux et sanitaires cruciaux au Kenya. Nous sommes extrêmement fiers d’avoir pu, grâce à ce solide partenariat, octroyer 328 bourses d’études à nos professionnels de la santé, non seulement dans la capitale, mais dans tout le pays. Cela représente un investissement important dans l’avenir de notre système de santé, un engagement à développer l’expertise là où elle est le plus nécessaire et une étape significative vers un accès équitable à des soins de qualité pour tous nos citoyens.

Parallèlement, nous sommes tout aussi fiers de soutenir l’éducation de 47 écolières kényanes brillantes mais défavorisées, en leur octroyant des bourses d’études annuelles jusqu’à l’obtention de leur diplôme. En autonomisant ces jeunes filles par l’éducation, nous transformons non seulement des vies individuelles, mais nous bâtissons également des familles et des communautés plus fortes, et un avenir meilleur pour notre nation. »

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation Merck, a ajouté : « Notre objectif est d’améliorer la santé et le bien-être général de la population en renforçant les capacités du système de santé au Kenya et dans les pays en voie de développement. Nous sommes fermement engagés à transformer la prise en charge des patients grâce à notre programme de bourses. »

L’honorable Aden Duale, Secrétaire du Cabinet au Ministère de la Santé du Kenya, a déclaré : « Nous sommes sincèrement reconnaissants envers le programme de bourses de la Fondation Merck, grâce auquel 328 bourses ont été octroyées à ce jour à nos professionnels de santé locaux dans de nombreuses spécialités essentielles et sous-desservies, contribuant ainsi à développer et à renforcer nos capacités dans tout le pays. »

L’une des spécialités importantes sur lesquelles la Fondation Merck se concentre au Kenya en 2025 et 2026 est la bourse menant à un Diplôme d’un an en Nutrition, afin de soutenir le programme d’alimentation et de sécurité alimentaire de la Première Dame du Kenya.

Plus de 90 bourses sont dédiées à cette spécialité dans les 47 provinces du Kenya. Cela engendrera un changement culturel favorisant l’adoption d’un mode de vie sain pour l’ensemble de la population, contribuant ainsi à des communautés plus saines et, par conséquent, au développement socio-économique du pays tout entier.

Les lauréats kenyans des Prix des Médias de la Fondation Merck 2024 et 2025 étaient également présents.

« Ce fut un plaisir de rencontrer et de célébrer nos lauréats, ces champions de la santé et du social, qui portent la voix des sans-voix », a ajouté le Dr. Rasha Kelej.

Sur un total de 328 bourses d’études, la Fondation Merck a octroyé :

  • 121 bourses d’études pour des diplômes post-universitaire d’un an et des masters de deux ans en Diabétologie, Médecine Cardiovasculaire Préventive, Cardiologie et Endocrinologie. Ces programmes permettent aux médecins de créer des cliniques spécialisées en diabétologie à travers le pays.
  • 10 bourses d’études en Oncologie, une spécialité essentielle pour renforcer les capacités de prise en charge du cancer.
  • 49 bourses d’études en Fertilité, Embryologie et Médecine Reproductive dans le cadre de la campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère », apportant espoir et soutien aux couples confrontés à l’infertilité.
  • 148 bourses d’études pour d’autres spécialités importantes telles que la Médecine Interne, Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Médecine d’Urgence, Dermatologie et bien d’autres, contribuant significativement au renforcement du système de santé kenyan.

Au total, la Fondation Merck a octroyé plus de 2 600 bourses d’études à des professionnels de santé dans 44 spécialités essentielles et sous-représentées, provenant de plus de 52 pays.

Lors du Sommet, les anciens boursiers de la Fondation Merck ont partagé des témoignages inspirants sur la façon dont ces bourses ont transformé leur parcours professionnel et amélioré les soins aux patients dans leurs communautés.

La Fondation Merck, en partenariat avec la Première Dame du Kenya, lance également des livres pour enfants – « Plus Qu’une Mère », « Éduquer Linda », « Le Secours de Jackline », « Pas qui vous êtes », « Une balade vers le futur », « Jude Sans Sucre » et « La Tension de Mark » – en anglais et en swahili, afin de sensibiliser les jeunes enfants aux enjeux sociaux et sanitaires cruciaux. Des milliers d’exemplaires seront distribués dans les écoles du Kenya. Ces livres ont également été adaptés en films d’animation pour amplifier leur impact.

Par ailleurs, la Fondation Merck a organisé quatre sessions de Formation en ligne des Médias sur la Santé à destination des journalistes kenyans. L’objectif est de les outiller pour sensibiliser le public aux questions sociales et sanitaires sensibles, telles que la lutte contre la stigmatisation de l’infertilité, le soutien à l’éducation des filles, l’éradication du mariage des enfants et des violences sexistes, et la promotion de modes de vie sains.

La Fondation Merck, en collaboration avec la Première Dame du Kenya, organise chaque année des prix destinés aux médias, aux musiciens, aux cinéastes et aux créateurs de mode afin d’encourager les talents créatifs à sensibiliser le public aux grands enjeux sociaux.

La Fondation Merck, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République du Kenya, a également lancé un appel à candidatures pour ses huit prix annuels, destinés aux médias, aux musiciens, aux créateurs de mode, aux cinéastes, aux étudiants et aux jeunes talents prometteurs dans ces domaines.

Détails des Prix :

1. Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias Africains de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2026 : les représentants des médias et les étudiants en journalisme sont invités à présenter leur travail pour sensibiliser l’opinion à un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, soutenir l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin au mariage des enfants, mettre fin aux MGF et/ou mettre fin à la VBG à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2026.

2. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2026 :  tous les cinéastes africains, étudiants des établissements de formation en réalisation cinématographique ou jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un long ou un court métrage, qu’il s’agisse d’un drame, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame, pour transmettre des messages forts et influents sur un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, soutenir l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin au mariage des enfants, mettre fin aux MGF et/ou mettre fin à la VBG à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2026.

3. Prix de la Mode de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2026 : tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour transmettre des messages forts et influents afin de sensibiliser à un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, soutenir l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin au mariage des enfants, mettre fin aux MGF et/ou mettre fin à la VBG à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2026.

4. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2026 : tous les chanteurs et artistes musicaux africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but d’aborder un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, soutenir l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin au mariage des enfants, mettre fin aux MGF et/ou mettre fin à la VBG à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2026.

5. Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : les représentants des médias sont invités à présenter leur travail à travers des messages forts et influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain et sensibiliser à la prévention et à la détection précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

6. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : tous les cinéastes africains, étudiants des établissements de formation en réalisation cinématographique ou jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un long ou un court FILMS, qu’il s’agisse d’un drame, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame, pour délivrer des messages forts et influents visant à promouvoir un mode de vie sain et à sensibiliser à la prévention et à la détection précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

7. Prix de la Mode de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour transmettre des messages forts et influents visant à promouvoir un mode de vie sain et à sensibiliser à la prévention et à la détection précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

8. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : tous les chanteurs et artistes musicaux africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser à la prévention et à la détection précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

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Les candidatures pour tous les prix doivent être soumises par courrier électronique à : submit@merck-foundation.com

Distribué par APO Group pour Merck Foundation.

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La Fondation Merck, créée en 2017, est la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, vise à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des populations et à faire progresser leur vie grâce à la science et à la technologie. Nos efforts sont principalement axés sur l’amélioration de l’accès à des solutions de soins de santé de qualité et équitables dans les communautés mal desservies, à renforcer les capacités de recherche sur les soins de santé et la recherche scientifique, l’autonomisation des filles à travers l’éducation et l’autonomisation des personnes en STEM (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie et Mathématiques) avec un accent particulier sur les femmes et les jeunes. Tous les communiqués de presse de la Fondation Merck sont distribués par e-mail en même temps qu’ils deviennent disponibles sur le site Web de la Fondation Merck. Veuillez visiter www.Merck-Foundation.com pour en savoir plus. Pour en savoir plus, contactez nos réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Merck : Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/42ddmOZ), X (http://apo-opa.co/42LImG0), Instagram (http://apo-opa.co/4dnSE5a), YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/42domMg), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/3P0q808) et Flickr (https://apo-opa.co/3QYuYM3)

La Fondation Merck se consacre à l’amélioration des résultats sociaux et sanitaires pour les communautés dans le besoin. Bien qu’elle collabore avec divers partenaires, y compris des gouvernements, pour atteindre ses objectifs humanitaires, la fondation reste strictement neutre sur le plan politique. Elle ne s’engage pas et ne soutient pas d’activités, d’élections ou de régimes politiques, se focalise uniquement sur sa mission d’élever l’humanité et d’améliorer le bien-être tout en maintenant une position strictement apolitique dans toutes ses activités.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Minister of Singapore

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | May 05, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, who is currently visiting the country.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed strategic cooperation between the two countries and ways to further strengthen and expand it across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly with regard to the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as well as efforts aimed at de-escalation in a manner that contributes to enhancing regional security and stability.

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A Heirs Energies junta-se à African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 como Patrocinadora Ouro, à medida que os campos petrolíferos equipados com Starlink impulsionam a expansão digital

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Com o objetivo de aumentar tanto a produção como a capacidade digital nas suas operações na Nigéria, a Heirs Energies – uma empresa de energia local com sede em Lagos – implementou conectividade com tecnologia Starlink para transformar a gestão de ativos em campos petrolíferos remotos. A implementação está a permitir monitorização em tempo real, comunicações fiáveis e integração avançada da IoT, reforçando o tempo de atividade, a eficiência e o desempenho no terreno baseado em dados.

Na sequência da sua implementação digital, a empresa participará como Patrocinadora Ouro na African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 deste ano, que terá lugar de 12 a 16 de outubro na Cidade do Cabo. O seu patrocínio surge no momento em que o evento lança a sua primeira edição do AI and Data Center Track, posicionando a infraestrutura digital, os sistemas inteligentes e a procura orientada por dados no centro do panorama energético em evolução de África.

O impulso digital da Heirs Energies é sustentado por uma série de marcos estratégicos e financeiros. Em dezembro de 2025, a empresa obteve uma linha de crédito garantida de 750 milhões de dólares, em duas tranches, junto do Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank), acelerando o desenvolvimento na OML 17 e reforçando o modelo «África a financiar a África». A linha de crédito apoia a ambição a médio prazo da empresa de aumentar a produção para 100 000 barris por dia (bpd), reforçando simultaneamente a liquidez, a eficiência de capital e a otimização a longo prazo do campo.

Em termos operacionais, a empresa continua a transformar a OML 17, um ativo onshore de 1.300 km² no Estado de Rivers. Desde que assumiu a operação em 2021, a Heirs Energies mais do que duplicou a produção de petróleo para mais de 50.000 bpd e aumentou a produção de gás para aproximadamente 120-135 milhões de pés cúbicos padrão por dia (MMscf/d). Através da sua estratégia de Excelência em Brownfield – reativando mais de 100 poços inativos e mantendo um tempo de atividade superior a 85% – a empresa reduziu as perdas relacionadas com roubos e melhorou a reconciliação de entregas nos terminais para uma precisão quase total

Entretanto, uma joint venture entre a Heirs Energies e a Nigerian National Petroleum Company celebrou acordos de comercialização de queima de gás no âmbito do Programa Nigeriano de Comercialização de Gás de Queima, com o objetivo de capturar aproximadamente 180 MMscf/d de gás de queima em toda a OML 17. Com cinco compradores privados envolvidos e o arranque previsto para o terceiro trimestre de 2026, a iniciativa apoia a política «Década do Gás» da Nigéria, reforça a segurança energética interna e monetiza recursos anteriormente desperdiçados, reduzindo simultaneamente a queima rotineira.

Paralelamente, a Heirs Energies concluiu uma expansão de capital transformadora a 31 de dezembro de 2025, adquirindo uma participação de 20,7% na Seplat Energy por aproximadamente 496 milhões de dólares. A transação, financiada em parte através da sua linha de crédito do Afreximbank e do apoio de crédito da Africa Finance Corporation, posiciona a Heirs Energies como o maior acionista da Seplat e reforça a integração horizontal ao longo da cadeia de valor upstream e midstream da Nigéria.

Para além dos hidrocarbonetos, a empresa continua a incorporar o Africapitalismo através do Fundo de Desenvolvimento das Comunidades Anfitriãs da OML 17, que serve 73 comunidades no Estado de Rivers.

O Fundo já concedeu mais de 1.600 bolsas de estudo, capacitou mais de 300 jovens com competências profissionais e modernizou a infraestrutura elétrica, beneficiando 270.000 pessoas.

“A Heirs Energies exemplifica a ascensão de operadores africanos locais que crescem de forma responsável e lucrativa”, afirma NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia. “O seu Patrocínio Ouro na AEW 2026 reflete tanto a força comercial como o profundo compromisso com o futuro energético de África.”

À medida que a AEW 2026 se prepara para se reunir na Cidade do Cabo, a atenção está a deslocar-se cada vez mais para a convergência de sistemas energéticos, infraestruturas digitais e IA em todo o continente. Neste panorama em evolução, o lançamento da Faixa de IA e Centros de Dados – NexaGrid Africa: Create. Enable. Construir os melhores centros de dados de IA de África para o futuro – sinaliza uma mudança estrutural na forma como o continente aborda a otimização energética, a escalabilidade industrial e a soberania dos dados. A presença digital alargada da Heirs Energies, desde operações no terreno habilitadas pelo Starlink até à inteligência de ativos preparada para IA, posiciona a empresa nesta próxima fase de transformação, onde o desempenho a montante está a ser definido pela capacidade computacional, conectividade e sistemas de decisão em tempo real.

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A Etu Energias junta-se à African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 como Patrocinadora Ouro num contexto de consolidação de ativos em Angola

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A empresa independente de petróleo e gás Etu Energias inscreveu-se na próxima Conferência e Exposição da African Energy Week (AEW) – que decorrerá de 12 a 16 de outubro – como Patrocinadora Ouro, refletindo uma iniciativa deliberada para se posicionar como um interveniente local mais proeminente e competitivo no setor upstream. A participação da empresa surge na sequência da sua recente aquisição de participações nos Blocos 14 e 14K na Bacia do Baixo Congo, em Angola, um negócio que reforçou uma estratégia de expansão mais ampla centrada na consolidação de ativos e no crescimento a longo prazo.

A aquisição dos Blocos 14 e 14K representa um marco crucial na estratégia de crescimento da empresa, garantindo à Etu Energias exposição a algumas das áreas de upstream com maior potencial comercial do país. O negócio incluiu a aquisição de uma participação de 20% no Bloco 14 e de 10% no Bloco 14K, tendo-se seguido ao exercício, por parte da Etu Energias, dos seus direitos de preferência sobre as participações. A transação tem um valor base de 195 milhões de dólares, com o valor total a poder atingir 310 milhões de dólares através de pagamentos contingentes ligados ao desempenho do preço do petróleo e a parâmetros de produção até 2038.

O negócio foi apoiado pela Chariot Limited, que entrou na transação como parceira financeira, angariando aproximadamente 20 milhões de dólares através de uma colocação de ações e subscrição direta. Isto foi complementado por um montante adicional de 4 milhões de dólares angariados, garantindo à Chariot uma exposição de 4.000 barris por dia (bpd) de produção. A Shell Western Supply and Trading mobilizou uma linha de crédito estruturada de até 170 milhões de dólares para o negócio, concedida em troca de futuros barris de compra.

Como pedra angular do portfólio de produção offshore do país desde 1999, o Bloco 14 oferece um potencial de valorização significativo, tendo a produção atingido um pico de 300 000 bpd. Embora a produção tenha diminuído nos últimos anos, esta última transação poderá dar uma nova vida a este ativo envelhecido – mas cada vez mais estratégico.

«A Etu Energias está a demonstrar como as empresas locais podem ir além da participação e assumir a liderança, assumindo posições estratégicas em ativos de elevado valor e comprometendo capital para o crescimento a longo prazo. A expansão da empresa reflete uma maturação mais ampla do setor upstream de Angola, onde as empresas locais são cada vez mais capazes de impulsionar resultados de investimento e desenvolvimento», afirma NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da African Energy Chamber.

A transação do Bloco 14/14K está em estreita sintonia com a estratégia de expansão mais ampla da Etu Energias em Angola, centrada no aumento da produção para 80 000 bpd até 2030. Nos últimos três anos, a empresa concluiu transações de fusões e aquisições no valor de até mil milhões de dólares, refletindo o seu compromisso em expandir o seu portfólio e reforçar os seus balanços.

Para atingir as suas metas de produção, a empresa está a planear oito projetos de exploração, dez projetos de desenvolvimento e sete projetos de reabilitação em Angola. As atividades recentes incluem o início da perfuração no Bloco 2/05 em julho de 2025 e uma campanha sísmica em terra para identificar prospetos. Para apoiar estas atividades, a empresa anunciou planos para realizar uma Oferta Pública Inicial em 2026. A iniciativa visa aceder a novas fontes de capital para apoiar projetos de exploração e produção.

O Patrocínio Ouro da Etu Energias na AEW 2026 reflete, portanto, mais do que apenas branding. É um sinal de uma empresa que está a remodelar ativamente a sua posição na indústria de petróleo e gás de Angola – aproveitando aquisições, parcerias e alinhamento estratégico para expandir o seu portfólio. À medida que a concorrência se intensifica e o acesso a ativos de alta qualidade se torna mais restrito, a Etu Energias está a dar um passo calculado para se estabelecer como um dos principais intervenientes independentes num dos mercados de hidrocarbonetos mais consolidados de África.

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FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates

Source: Government of South Africa

FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates

Government has formally lifted FMD restrictions within the KwaZulu-Natal Disease Management Area (DMA), signalling a shift in strategy as vaccination efforts intensify nationwide.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the decision is not merely administrative, but that “it is rooted in a shift in the epidemiological story of the province”.

Since the first Disease Management Area was declared in 2021, the Minister said the country’s agricultural sector in the province has operated under a cloud of restriction, with movement controls designed to protect the national herd.

“As the situation has evolved, so too must our strategy,” Steenhuisen said at a media briefing on Tuesday.

However, the Minister stressed that lifting the DMA does not mean does not signal reduced vigilance, instead, it signals a move towards a “more modern, unified approach”.

“We are currently developing a countrywide movement control protocol for all cloven-hoofed animals to ensure that every province adheres to the same rigorous standards.

“By publishing this rescission in the Government Gazette, we will be allowing our KZN farmers to move forward under a single, clear set of rules that protects both their livelihoods and our national agricultural integrity,” the Minister said.

The move ends years of movement controls imposed since 2021, which had placed a significant economic burden on farmers in affected areas.

Government ramps up investment to secure national herd

Meanwhile, more than 2.5 million animals have been vaccinated across South Africa since the start of the country’s large-scale acquisition of vaccines in April 2026.

KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State had received the largest share due to higher livestock concentrations.

A total of 766 508 animals have been vaccinated in KwaZulu-Natal, followed by 446 527 in the Free State. In the Eastern Cape, 376 122 animals have been vaccinated; 233 510 in Mpumalanga; 188 073 in the North West; 184 036 in Gauteng; 183 770 in Limpopo; 164 474 in the Western Cape, and 46 996 animals in the Northern Cape.

“With our first batches of vaccine procurement from Biogénesis Bagó and Dollvet, we have already invested R238.2 million in this war. As we move into the next critical phase, our projected expenditure on vaccines – from our two international suppliers – will increase to over R644.5 million.

“This excludes the R72 million spent last year on BVI [Botswana Vaccine Institute] vaccines from Botswana for 900 000 doses – of which the MPO [Milk Producers Organisation] bought 50 000 doses, the RMIS [Red Meat Industry Services] 600 000 doses, and the Limpopo, the Free State and Mpumalanga took the initiative to buy and use their own vaccine stocks to protect their local farmers,” the Minister said.

The Agricultural Research Council has resumed limited vaccine production for the first time since the mid-2000s, releasing initial doses earlier this year and scaling up efforts to produce multi-strain vaccines suited to current outbreak conditions.

A new production fermenter is expected to boost capacity tenfold, significantly strengthening domestic supply over time.

Steenhuisen said the combined approach of international procurement and local production is critical to ensuring long-term resilience. – SAnews.gov.za

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Heirs Energies Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Gold Sponsor as Starlink-Powered Oilfields Drive Digital Expansion

Source: APO

Set to scale both production and digital capacity across its Nigerian operations, Heirs Energies – a Lagos-headquartered indigenous energy company – has deployed Starlink-powered connectivity to transform asset management at remote oilfield sites. The rollout is enabling real-time monitoring, reliant communications and advanced IoT integration, strengthening uptime, efficiency and data-driven field performance.

In the wake of its digital rollout, the company will participate as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, set to take place from October 12–16 in Cape Town. Their sponsorship comes as the event launches its inaugural AI and Data Center Track, positioning digital infrastructure, intelligent systems and data-driven demand at the center of Africa’s evolving energy landscape.

Heirs Energies’ digital momentum is underpinned by a series of strategic and financial milestones. In December 2025, the company secured a $750 million dual-tranche senior-secured reverse-based lending facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), accelerating development at OML 17 and reinforcing the “Africa financing Africa” model. The facility supports the company’s medium-term ambition to scale output toward 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) while strengthening liquidity, capital efficiency and long-term field optimization.

Operationally, the company continues to transform OML 17, a 1,300-km2 onshore asset in Rivers State. Since assuming operatorship in 2021, Heirs Energies has more than doubled oil production to over 50,000 bpd and increased gas output to approximately 120-135 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d). Through its Brownfield Excellence strategy – reactivating over 100 dormant wells and sustaining uptime above 85% – the company has reduced theft-related losses and improved terminal delivery reconciliation to near-total accuracy

Meanwhile, a joint venture between Heirs Energies and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company executed gas flaring commercialization agreements under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Program, targeting the capture of approximately 180 MMscf/d of flare gas across OML 17. With five private offtakers engaged and commissioning expected by Q3 2026, the initiative supports Nigeria’s Decade of Gas policy, strengthened domestic energy security and monetizes previously wasted resources while reducing routine flaring.

In parallel, Heirs Energies completed a transformative equity expansion on December 31, 2025, acquiring a 20.7% stake in Seplat Energy for approximately $496 million. The transaction, financed in part through its Afreximbank facility and credit support from the Africa Finance Corporation, positions Heirs Energies as Seplat’s largest shareholder and enhance horizontal integration across Nigeria’s upstream and midstream value chain.

Beyond hydrocarbons, the company continues to embed Africapitalism through the OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust, serving 73 communities in Rivers State. The Trust has awarded over 1,600 scholarships, empowered more than 300 youths with vocational skills and upgraded electrical infrastructure benefitting 270,000 people.

“Heirs Energies exemplifies the rise of indigenous African operators scaling responsibly and profitably,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber. “Their Gold Sponsorship at AEW 2026 reflects both commercial strength and deep commitment to Africa’s energy future.”

As AEW 2026 prepares to convene in Cape Town, attention is increasingly shifting toward the convergence of energy systems, digital infrastructure and AI across the continent. Within this evolving landscape, the launch of the AI and Data Center Track – NexaGrid Africa: Create. Enable. Build Africa’s Finest AI Data Centers for the Future – signals a structural pivot in how the continent approaches energy optimization, industrial scalability and data sovereignty. Heirs Energies’ expanded digital footprint, from Starlink-enabled field operations to AI-ready asset intelligence, positions the company within this next phase of transformation, where upstream performance is being defined by computational capacity, connectivity and real-time decision systems.

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