President Ramaphosa mourns passing of educator and diplomat Dr Franklin Sonn

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy.

Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab and recipient of numerous international honours, has passed away at the age of 86.

President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to Mrs Joan Sonn and children Crispin and Heather, as well the extended families and Dr Sonn’s associates nationally and internationally.

Dr Sonn, who served as the democratic South Africa’s first Ambassador to the United States, distinguished himself in leadership roles in education, politics, and business. 

He began his career as a teacher and became principal of Spes Bona High School in Athlone, Cape Town.

He was President of the Cape Teachers’ Professional Association before his appointment as Rector of the then Peninsula Technikon in Cape Town, a post he held until his diplomatic posting.

Dr Sonn was an anti-apartheid campaigner and pioneering champion of broad-based economic empowerment, who exercised his vision for a just South Africa as a board member in significant corporate businesses and as a co-founder of large black-owned enterprises.

President Ramaphosa said: “I join the Sonns and Franklin’s diverse friends and associates in mourning the loss of a leader whose life exemplified the essence of the Order of the Baobab.

Franklin Sonn inspired the young lives entrusted to him in his early career as a teacher. He provided similar inspiration to the teachers he mobilised in the Cape Teachers’ Professional Association at a time when all sectors were mobilised against apartheid.

We remember him as an advocate and activist for the accelerated transformation of our country after the end of apartheid and the upliftment of historically marginalised communities.

He fought for equality and development in all his endeavours, which included philanthropic work alongside Joan Sonn. Together, they endowed Crispin and Heather with leadership abilities that have created an intergenerational legacy.

Franklin Sonn played a great part in our history that lives on in our present and we owe him our commitment to keep building the society he envisioned.

May his soul rest in peace.”

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes the regional project coordination committee meeting for the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP)

Source: APO


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The Regional Project Coordination Committee (RPCC) of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) held its inaugural meeting on 11th November 2025, in Conakry, Guinea, marking a major milestone for the region’s digital transformation agenda.

WARDIP is a World Bank-funded initiative to boost broadband access and promote the establishment of a single digital market across West Africa. The first Series of Projects (SOP1) will run from 2024 to 2028 and is being implemented by The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, the ECOWAS Commission, the African Union, and Smart Africa.

The RPCC serves as a coordination mechanism within the project by providing strategic guidance and policy insight to ensure annual work plans of the respective beneficiaries reflect regional and cross-country priorities. The Committee also has the mandate to advise on potential synergies across the national and regional components in order to maximize the impact of investments, conduct annual reviews of the project progress, and facilitate knowledge sharing between the ECOWAS Commission and implementing countries.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the implementing agencies in the Participating Countries, ECOWAS Commission, the World Banks as well as officials from the respective Project Implementation Units.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the roadmap for a sustained collaboration among project implementing partners for knowledge sharing and learning.  The implementing countries also committed to leveraging the coordination mechanisms established within the program to support the effective follow-up at the national level of those outputs and actions adopted during the implementation of regional-level activities.

This successful inaugural meeting sets the stage for synchronized efforts to accelerate the implementation of WARDIP, ensuring that the project delivers its mandate of increasing broadband access and advancing the integration of digital markets across Western Africa.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Statement on Confirmed Marburg Virus Disease in Jinka, Southern Region, Ethiopia

Source: APO


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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) acknowledges the confirmation by the Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) of an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Jinka, Southern Region.

As of 14 November 2025, Marburg virus disease (MVD) has been confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory.Further epidemiological investigations and laboratory analyses are underway, and the virus strain detected shows similarities to those previously identified in East Africa.

The initial alert of a suspected viral haemorrhagic fever was shared with Africa CDC on 12 November 2025.

The Federal Ministry of Health, EPHI, and regional health authorities have activated response measures, including enhanced surveillance, field investigations, strengthened infection prevention and control, and community engagement efforts. Africa CDC commends their swift action and transparent communication, which have enabled early confirmation and containment efforts.

Africa CDC has been a long-standing partner of EPHI in strengthening Ethiopia’s molecular diagnostic and genomic surveillance capacity — critical capabilities that were immediately deployed in response to this outbreak. Through this collaboration, Africa CDC has provided genome-sequencing equipment, sequencing reagents, PCR detection kits (including Marburg-specific assays), and extensive training for laboratory personnel in genome sequencing, bioinformatics, biosafety, PPE use, and safe sample handling.

The core genomics facility at EPHI has been strengthened by Africa CDC, together with partners such as the Global Fund, WHO and the UK Health Security Agency, supporting rapid laboratory confirmation and enhancing Ethiopia’s overall outbreak readiness.

As a leading Ethiopian research institution, the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) has also seen its research and genomics capacity significantly strengthened through Africa CDC’s support, including the provision of equipment, reagents and targeted training. AHRI is therefore well positioned to play a central role during this Marburg outbreak. This response presents a unique opportunity not only to improve care for affected communities but also to generate critical innovations in Marburg prevention, diagnostics and treatment.

To further strengthen coordination, Africa CDC and the Ministry of Health will integrate Marburg virus response efforts with ongoing mpox preparedness and surveillance. This joint approach is designed to optimise resources, accelerate early detection and reduce the risk of regional spread.

Africa CDC Director-General, H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, will meet with the Minister of Health of Ethiopia to assess additional support needs and reinforce cross-border readiness with neighbouring countries. Africa CDC will continue to work closely with the Government of Ethiopia and partners to ensure a rapid, coordinated and effective response.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

Source: APO


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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting discussed the strategic plan and the main axes of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ work during the current phase. The meeting focused on the Ministry’s work related to production and exploration activities, and efforts to enhance the mining sector and increase its added value. In this context, Eng. Karim Badawi offered a presentation of the Ministry’s plan for exploration drilling activities during the period from 2026 until 2030.

The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources reviewed the developments in the mining sector in Egypt. He highlighted the sector’s success components, the size of the geological reserve, and investment indicators, as well as the challenges facing the sector and the measures taken to overcome them in line with the development strategy. This includes the issuance of a law to convert the Mineral Resources Authority into an economic public authority, building a competitive model to attract investors from major and emerging companies, and addressing related financial and investment challenges.

The meeting also touched on efforts to expand the onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration operations, including incentives directed at exploration companies, with the aim of making Egypt one of the most attractive countries for investments in this field. 

The President gave directives to intensify efforts to expand exploration activities and benefit from successful experiences. The Minister of Petroleum reviewed the exploratory drilling activities in the Mediterranean Sea during 2026, including the expected number of wells to be drilled, the investment cost, the size of the expected oil and gas reserves, production rates, in addition to the expected annual savings in the import bill. The Minister also evaluated the developments in seismic survey activities for 2025 and those planned for 2026, along with natural gas production rates from July 2024 to October 2025, including the plan to diversify gas supply sources.

During the meeting, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources offered a report on his recent participation in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). This participation is part of the framework of strengthening Egypt’s active presence in global energy forums and promoting available investment opportunities in the Egyptian market to major international companies. He pointed out that his meetings and interventions during the conference underscored the priorities and key pillars of the energy sector in Egypt, while emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation as a key to ensuring energy security.

President El-Sisi reiterated the necessity to provide more incentives and facilitations for investors in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. This would contribute to boosting the volume of investments and increasing production to meet the growing consumption and development needs, while continuing efforts to localize the industries associated with these vital sectors.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Signing of the Doha Framework for Peace between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement)

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, November 15, 2025

The State of Qatar announces the signing of the Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement). This development marks a new and important milestone in the ongoing peace process facilitated by Qatar, building on the momentum of the Doha Declaration of Principles signed on 19 July in Doha.

The Framework reaffirms the Parties’ shared commitment to addressing the root causes of the conflict through structured dialogue, confidence-building measures, and a phased approach to de-escalation and stabilization. It further underscores the priority placed on the protection of civilians, respect for human rights, the safe and dignified return of displaced persons, and the advancement of national reconciliation and unity.

The Doha Framework serves as the foundational reference document for the broader peace process. To ensure effective and practical implementation, the Parties have agreed that a series of subsequent protocols, annexes, and technical arrangements will be developed in the coming period. These will address specific operational aspects, including the consolidation and verification of the ceasefire, modalities for troop disengagement, humanitarian access, reintegration pathways, and the support for national dialogue.

Once adopted, these protocols and annexes will form an integral and harmonized part of the Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement, ensuring coherence, clarity, and phased implementation.

The State of Qatar commends the constructive engagement of both Parties and values the cooperation of regional and international partners who have supported this process. In particular, Qatar expresses its appreciation to the Government of the United States of America, the Republic of Togo, and the African Union Commission for their constructive engagement and continuous support throughout the facilitation process, which has contributed significantly to the progress achieved.

Qatar remains fully committed to accompanying the Parties in the implementation phase and to continuing to provide a neutral and supportive platform for dialogue, in coordination with regional organizations and the United Nations system.

États fragiles à la 30e Conférence des Parties (COP30) : nous sommes « exclus » du financement climatique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le président de la COP30, André Corrêa do Lago, a déclaré que la conférence de cette année devait placer « les personnes au centre » de l’action climatique. Mais un réseau d’États fragiles affirme que plus d’un milliard des personnes les plus à risque au monde restent exclues de la discussion.

Dans une déclaration publiée mardi, le Réseau pour un accès amélioré et équitable au financement climatique (Improved and Equitable Access to Climate Finance Network) a indiqué que les pays touchés par les conflits et la fragilité sont « exclus » des financements destinés à l’adaptation aux impacts climatiques.

Le Réseau – composé de 10 pays confrontés à une gouvernance fragile et à des conflits, dont le Burundi, la Mauritanie, la Somalie et la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée – appelle les fonds climatiques et la COP30 à faire davantage pour combler « cet angle mort urgent au cœur du financement climatique ».

UN ANGLE MORT CONCERNANT LES CONFLITS DANS LE FINANCEMENT CLIMATIQUE

Plus d’un milliard de personnes vivent dans des pays affectés par les conflits, la violence et une gouvernance fragile. Pourtant, en 2022, ces pays n’ont reçu que 10 % du financement climatique mondial, alors même qu’ils comptent parmi les plus vulnérables aux impacts du changement climatique.

Les pays sont confrontés à plusieurs obstacles pour accéder aux financements, notamment des délais longs et des exigences de candidature très strictes. Selon le ministre yéménite de l’Eau et de l’Environnement, Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi, qui s’exprimait lors d’un événement parallèle à la CCNUCC mardi : « Des procédures complexes, des capacités techniques limitées et l’absence d’instruments financiers flexibles – tout cela limite notre capacité à obtenir des financements climatiques. »

En conséquence, il peut souvent être plus facile pour les pays d’obtenir de l’aide humanitaire que des financements climatiques, selon le ministre somalien de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique, Bashir Mohamed Jama. « La Somalie reçoit un peu plus de 300 millions de dollars de financements liés au climat chaque année, soit moins de 1 % du montant dont nous avons besoin pour nous adapter », a déclaré Jama. « À titre de comparaison, chaque année la Somalie reçoit 1,1 milliard de dollars d’aide humanitaire. »

Jama a ajouté que cette différence met en lumière « un échec accablant au cœur du système de développement mondial : il est plus facile de débloquer des financements après les catastrophes que d’investir pour les prévenir ».

Les négociations à la COP30 pour augmenter les flux de financement climatique confèrent une urgence supplémentaire à ce problème. « L’ambition de débloquer 1,3 billion de dollars supplémentaires à Belém est admirable, mais nous devons voir la même ambition pour faire en sorte que les fonds existants parviennent aux personnes qui en ont le plus besoin », a déclaré Mauricio Vazquez, responsable des politiques sur les risques et la résilience au sein du groupe de réflexion ODI Global.

UNE DYNAMIQUE DE CHANGEMENT CROISSANTE

Le Réseau pour un accès amélioré et équitable au financement climatique a été créé en 2024 pour attirer davantage l’attention sur cet angle mort dans le financement climatique.

Mardi, trois nouveaux membres ont rejoint le Réseau : la Mauritanie, la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée et le Soudan du Sud.

Dans sa déclaration, le Réseau appelle les fonds climatiques et les banques de développement à poursuivre les réformes de leurs mécanismes d’allocation afin de garantir que les financements atteignent les populations vivant dans des zones touchées par les conflits et les crises humanitaires. Le Réseau plaide également pour que les financements soutiennent des projets à long terme visant à renforcer la résilience climatique des pays, plutôt que des interventions uniquement post-catastrophe.

DES ENJEUX CRUCIAUX

L’adaptation climatique figure en bonne place à l’ordre du jour de la COP30. À Belém, les gouvernements chercheront à finaliser un ensemble complet d’indicateurs pour l’Objectif mondial d’adaptation – un engagement collectif dans le cadre de la CCNUCC visant à définir et suivre la manière dont le monde renforce sa résilience et réduit sa vulnérabilité climatique.

Mais les experts affirment que si davantage n’est pas fait pour inclure les pays fragiles et affectés par les conflits, les impacts du changement climatique ne feront qu’aggraver les conditions de vie, les moyens de subsistance et les économies entières de ceux qui sont laissés le plus en arrière. « Nous constatons directement les impacts des liens entre changement climatique et conflits », a déclaré Asif R. Khan, directeur de la division politique et médiation au sein du Département des affaires politiques et de la consolidation de la paix des Nations unies, qui préside actuellement le Mécanisme Climat-Sécurité.

La plupart des opérations de paix de l’ONU sont déployées dans des régions fortement exposées aux risques climatiques et parmi les moins équipées pour gérer les chocs climatiques. Khan a déclaré : « Le changement climatique amplifie les pressions qui alimentent les conflits et les déplacements. Par exemple, le manque d’accès à l’eau a accentué les tensions entre les communautés pastorales et sédentaires dans certaines régions d’Afrique de l’Ouest. »

La manière la plus efficace de soutenir les pays fragiles consiste à les rendre plus stables et pacifiques. Khan a ajouté : « Pour nous, aider les pays à gérer les risques climatiques s’inscrit dans un effort plus large de prévention des crises. Et cela signifie faire plus que planter des arbres ou installer des panneaux solaires. Il s’agit aussi d’impliquer toutes les composantes de la société afin de travailler ensemble dans la même direction pour renforcer la résilience et favoriser la paix. Cela implique, à son tour, des analyses de risques concertées, des partenariats durables et des financements adaptés à la réalité du terrain. »

Cet accent mis sur la collaboration – entre consolidation de la paix, développement et adaptation climatique – est également au cœur de l’approche de plusieurs gouvernements donateurs. Neale Richmond, ministre d’État du ministère des Affaires étrangères de l’Irlande, a déclaré : « La politique de développement international de l’Irlande est axée sur le principe d’atteindre en premier les plus laissés-pour-compte. En adoptant une approche globale et inclusive qui donne la priorité à la paix et réduit les besoins humanitaires, nous reconnaissons la nécessité de construire un avenir où paix et sécurité prospèrent aux côtés d’une planète durable et résiliente. »

Distribué par APO Group pour ODI Global.

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Fragile states at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30): We are being ‘locked out’ of climate finance

Source: APO

COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has said this year’s conference must put “people at the centre” of climate action. But a network of fragile states says more than one billion of the world’s most at-risk people are still being left out of the conversation.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Improved and Equitable Access to Climate Finance Network (www.IEACF.net) said that countries affected by conflict and fragility are being “locked out” of funding to adapt to climate impacts.

The Network – which is made up of 10 countries affected by fragile governance and conflict, including Burundi, Mauritania, Somalia and Papua New Guinea – is calling for climate funds and COP30 to do more to address “this urgent blind spot at the heart of climate finance.”

A CONFLICT BLIND SPOT IN CLIMATE FINANCE

More than one billion people live in countries affected by conflict, violence and fragile governance. Yet in 2022 these countries received just 10% of global climate finance (https://apo-opa.co/4oE0BXb), despite being some of the most vulnerable to climate impacts.

Countries face several issues in accessing finance, including long timeframes and demanding application requirements. According to Yemen’s minister or water and environment, Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi, speaking at a UNFCCC side event (https://apo-opa.co/4oEs1MD) on Tuesday: “Complex procedures, limited technical capacities, and the absence of flexible financial instruments – all these things constrain our ability to secure climate finance.”

As a result, it can often be easier for countries to access humanitarian aid than climate finance, according to Somalia’s minister of environment and climate change, Bashir Mohamed Jama. “Somalia receives just over $300 million in climate-related funding each year, or less than 1% percent of the amount we need to adapt”, Jama said. “By contrast, each year Somalia receives $1.1 billion in humanitarian aid funding.”

Jama said this discrepancy highlights “a damning failure at the heart of the global development system: it is easier to unlock finance in the aftermath of disasters than it is to invest in preventing them.”

Negotiations at COP30 to increase climate finance flows only lend fresh urgency to the issue. “While the ambition to unlock an additional $1.3 trillion in Belem is admirable, we need to see equal ambition in ensuring that existing funds reach the people who need it most”, said Mauricio Vazquez, head of policy for risks and resilience at think tank ODI Global.

A GROWING PUSH FOR CHANGE

The Improved and Equitable Access to Climate Finance Network was formed in 2024 to call for more attention to the blind spot in climate finance.

On Tuesday, three new members joined the Network: Mauritania, Papua New Guinea and South Sudan.

In its statement, the Network calls for climate funds and development banks to continue reforming how they allocate climate finance, to make sure it reaches people in places affected by conflict and humanitarian crisis. The Network is also pushing for funding to be spent on long-term projects which build countries’ climate resilience, rather than support in the aftermath of disasters.

THE STAKES ARE HIGH

Climate adaptation is high on the agenda at COP30. In Belém, governments will seek to finalise a comprehensive set of indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation – a collective commitment within the UNFCCC to define and track how the world strengthens resilience and reduces climate vulnerability.

But experts say that unless more is done to include fragile and conflict-affected countries, climate change impacts will only continue to worsen lives, livelihoods and entire economies for the furthest behind. “We see the impacts of these linkages [between climate change and conflict] first-hand,” said Asif R. Khan, director of the policy and mediation division within the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, which currently chairs the Climate Security Mechanism.

Most of the UN’s peace operations are deployed in climate-stressed regions that are among the least equipped to manage climate shocks. Khan said: “Climate change is amplifying the pressures that fuel conflict and displacement. For example, lack of access to water has accentuated tensions between herder and more sedentary communities in parts of West Africa.”

The most effective way to support fragile countries is to make them more stable and peaceful. Khan said: “For us, helping countries manage climate risks is part of a broader effort to prevent crisis. And that means more than planting trees or installing solar panels. It’s also involving all parts of society to pull in the same direction to build resilience and foster peace. That also means, in turn, joined-up risk analysis, sustained partnerships, and financing that reflects realities on the ground”.

This emphasis on collaboration – across peacebuilding, development and climate adaptation – is also a focus of several donor governments. Neale Richmond, Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, said: “Ireland’s international development policy is centred on reaching the furthest behind first. Adopting a comprehensive and inclusive approach that prioritises peace and reduces humanitarian needs, we recognise the need to forge a future where peace and security thrive alongside a sustainable and resilient planet.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ODI Global.

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La unité flottante de production, de stockage et de déchargement (FPSO) Tamara Tokoni de 40 000 b/j en Afrique de l’Ouest est disponible pour un redéploiement immédiat afin de soutenir des projets de développement accéléré de champs offshore

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Aperçu 

L’unité flottante de production, de stockage et de déchargement (FPSO) Tamara Tokoni est actuellement disponible pour un redéploiement immédiat afin de soutenir de nouveaux projets ou des projets en cours de développement de champs offshore. 

L’unité offre une solution rentable et rapide aux opérateurs cherchant à accélérer leur calendrier de production, à réduire les dépenses en capital initiales et à optimiser les indicateurs économiques des champs. 

Points forts de l’unité

  • Un bilan éprouvé : la FPSO a fonctionné avec succès dans des environnements offshore dans des conditions de production difficiles, démontrant une disponibilité, une fiabilité et une sécurité exceptionnelles.
  • Prêt pour un redéploiement : le navire est actuellement au large de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et est disponible pour une personnalisation rapide pour répondre aux exigences du projet.
  • Capacité de production flexible : l’unité est configurée pour une capacité de traitement du pétrole de 40 000 b/j, avec des systèmes associés de manutention du gaz et d’injection d’eau adaptables aux différentes conditions du réservoir.
  • Capacité de stockage : environ 1,1 million de barils de capacité de stockage de pétrole brut, adapté pour les développements de champs à moyenne et grande échelle.
  • Systèmes d’amarrage et de déchargement : l’unité est équipée d’un système d’amarrage conçu pour les environnements offshore difficiles et d’un système de déchargement capable d’opérer en tandem ou en navette.

 Les avantages d’un redéploiement

  • Délai d’exécution écourté : par rapport à une FPSO de nouvelle construction (qui peut nécessiter 30 à 36 mois), le redéploiement peut être réalisé dans un délai de 4 à 6 mois, ce qui raccourcit considérablement le calendrier du projet.  
  • Réduction des CapEx : le redéploiement de la FPSO Tamara Tokoni permet de réaliser jusqu’à 55 % d’économies par rapport aux nouvelles constructions, tout en respectant pleinement les normes internationales de classification et de sécurité. 
  • Synergie de développement des champs : idéal pour les développements accélérés ou les extensions dans de nouvelles zones, permettant ainsi aux opérateurs de monétiser les réserves plus tôt. 
  • Conditions commerciales flexibles : la FPSO est disponible via des modèles de location, de location-propriété ou de développement conjoint, selon les préférences de l’opérateur.

Spécifications techniques

Spécification                                           Paramétrique 
Capacité de traitement du pétrole           40 000 b/j
Capacité de traitement du gaz                66 MMSCFD
Injection d’eau                                         15 000 BWPD
Capacité de stockage                              1 100 000 BBLS
Système d’amarrage                               12 points d’amarrage
Déchargement                                        déchargement en tandem

Préparation opérationnelle

La FPSO est maintenue dans son état original, avec des dossiers de certification de classe disponibles sur demande. Les équipes d’ingénierie peuvent entreprendre des études de reconfiguration sur le terrain, la modification en surface et l’adaptation du système d’amarrage pour assurer une intégration fluide aux nouvelles configurations de champ. La FPSO Tamara Tokoni représente un atout stratégique et rentable pour les opérateurs qui cherchent à augmenter rapidement la production, à minimiser les temps d’arrêt et à prolonger la durée de vie commerciale des réserves offshore.

Distribué par APO Group pour Redcliff Energy Advisors.

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40,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day (BOPD) Floating Production Storage and Offloading Unit (FPSO) Tamara Tokoni in West Africa is Now Available for Immediate Redeployment to Support Accelerated Field Development Projects

Source: APO

Overview

An industry-proven Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit FPSO Tamara Tokoni is currently available for immediate redeployment to support new or ongoing offshore field development projects.

The unit offers a cost-effective and time-efficient solution for operators seeking to accelerate production timelines, reduce upfront capital expenditure, and optimize field economics.

Key Highlights

  • Proven Track Record: The FPSO has successfully operated in offshore environments under challenging production conditions, demonstrating exceptional uptime, reliability, and safety performance.
  • Ready for Redeployment: The vessel is currently offshore West Africa and is available for quick field-specific customization to suit project requirements.
  • Flexible Production Capacity: Configured for 40,000 oil processing capacity, with associated gas handling and water injection systems adaptable to various reservoir conditions.
  • Storage Capacity: Approximately 1.1million barrels of crude oil storage capacity, suitable for medium to large-scale field developments.
  • Mooring and Offloading Systems: Equipped with a spread mooring system designed for harsh offshore environments, and an offloading system capable of tandem or shuttle tanker operations.

Redeployment Advantages

  • Reduced Lead Time: Compared to a newbuild FPSO (which may require 30–36 months), redeployment can be achieved within 4 to 6 months, significantly shortening the project schedule.
  • Lower CAPEX: FPSO Tamara Tokoni redeployment offers up to 55% cost savings versus new construction, while retaining full compliance with international classification and safety standards.
  • Field Development Synergy: Ideal for fast-track developments, or brownfield expansions, enabling operators to monetize reserves earlier.
  • Flexible Commercial Terms: The FPSO can be offered on lease, lease-to-own, or joint development models, depending on operator preference.

Technical Specification

Parameter                                          Specification
Oil Processing Capacity                    40,000 bopd
Gas Handling Capacity                      66 MMscfd
Water Injection                                   15,000 bwpd
Storage Capacity                               1,100,000 bbls
Mooring System                                 12 point Spread Mooring
Offloading                                           Tandem offloading

Operational Readiness

The FPSO is maintained in preserved condition, with class certification records available upon request. Engineering teams can undertake field reconfiguration studies, topsides modification, and mooring system adaptation to ensure seamless integration into new field layouts.

FPSO Tamara Tokoni represents a strategic and cost-efficient asset for operators looking to rapidly scale production, minimize downtime, and extend the commercial life of offshore reserves.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Redcliff Energy Advisors.

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From Vision to Reality: African Energy Chamber (AEC) G20 Forum to Discuss African Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Plans, Investment Prospects

Source: APO


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As African countries move to advance clean cooking expansion across the continent, the upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum will offer a platform for nations to strengthen global partnerships, attract investment and establish regulatory frameworks that deliver clean, affordable energy access at scale. Positioning natural gas at the forefront of efforts to make energy poverty history, the G20 Forum – hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – will serve as a launchpad for clean energy adoption by connecting global capital with African projects and tackling key challenges to LPG uptake across the continent.

With over 900 million people living without access to clean cooking solutions in Africa, the continent has turned towards LPG to strengthened clean cooking supply chains. The G20 Forum will feature a panel discussion on this topic, with speakers exploring the continent’s investment needs, supply chain infrastructure and market development opportunities. Titled From Vision to Delivery: National Fuel & LPG Expansion Plans, the session will feature Titus Mathe, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute; Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association; Sesakho Magagla, Interim CEO of PetroSA; and Tamsin Donaldson, Head of Communications and Public Relations at Petredec.

With over 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves and a growing consumer and industrial base, Africa’s gas sector is well-positioned to become a vehicle for both energy access and clean cooking adoption. Governments and energy companies are already making strides towards strengthening LPG supply chains by investing in infrastructure that supports distribution, trade and access. Major developments include the Tanga LPG Terminal in Tanzania, led by Petredec and featuring a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters. The project will come online in 2027, positioning Tanzania as a central hub for LPG distribution in East Africa. Uganda’s LPG Cylinder Manufacturing Plant is also advancing, with 500,000 LPG-filled cylinders set to hit the market during the 2025/2026 financial year. In Kenya, talks are underway to construct a 30,000-ton LPG storage and bottling facility in Mombasa, while South Africa’s Transnet is pursing the country’s first LPG train system and intermodal storage hub.

These projects coincide with a drive by African nations to establish pro-investment policies. With the continent requiring up to $37 billion in investment by 2040 to achieve universal access to clean cooking, clear development targets will serve as a catalyst for attracting capital to the market. Zimbabwe plans to increase access from 38% to 70% and has removed Value Added Tax for LPG to incentivize trade; Angola anticipates a 31% increase in LPG demand by 2027 while Tanzania plans to provide 80% of its population with access to clean cooking solutions by 2034.

Stepping into this picture, the G20 Forum will unpack the changing dynamics of the continent’s LPG market. The session will explore what policy measures are most effective at overcoming the challenges of adopting LPG; how resources should be targeted toward sub-Saharan Africa to ensure equitable progress toward universal clean cooking access; and strategies for mobilizing the necessary private and public capital to build refineries and expand LPG storage. By placing African energy regulators and gas companies at the forefront of this discussion, the forum will reinforce the role LPG play in Africa’s broader energy transition, turning national visions into impactful, on-the-ground delivery.

“Africa’s LPG sector represents one of the continent’s most immediate and high-impact opportunities to expand clean, affordable energy access. But turning ambition into delivery requires a massive scale-up in investment – from building new refineries and storage terminals to upgrading distribution networks and strengthening last-mile access. With clear policies, transparent regulation and strong partnerships between governments, financiers and industry players, Africa can create an integrated LPG market that supports universal clean cooking, reduces emissions and drives economic growth across the value chain,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC.

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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.