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Eritrea: Call for coordinated effort to enhance public understanding on tropical diseases

Source: APO


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Mr. Mihreteab Abraha from the Ministry of Health has called for coordinated efforts to enhance public understanding of tropical diseases.

Citing a study conducted in 2007, Mr. Mihreteab noted that over one million people worldwide suffer from tropical diseases. He further stated that, with a view to controlling the prevalence of such diseases, the Ministry of Health has been organizing training programs for health professionals and ensuring the supply of medicines to health facilities.

Mr. Mihreteab also said that in 2014 and 2015, the Ministry conducted research at 345 elementary and junior schools across the country on the prevalence of bilharzia and intestinal worms, finding cases of bilharzia in 28 of the 58 sub-zones surveyed.

Accordingly, Mr. Mihreteab indicated that medicines for bilharzia and intestinal worms have been distributed to over 1.8 million and 688 thousand people, respectively.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Eritrea: Veteran Freedom Fighter Fesehaye Haile passed away

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Veteran Freedom Fighter Fesehaye Haile (Afro), Governor of the Central Region, passed away on 4 November at the age of 78 due to illness.

Veteran freedom fighter Fesehaye Haile joined the Eritrean People’s Liberation Forces in July 1973 after serving as a member of the “Tihisha” agitational group from 1972 to 1973.

During the armed struggle for national independence, he served his nation and people with utmost dedication in various capacities, including as a combatant in the Eritrean People’s Liberation Army, in the EPLF Department of People’s Administration, and in the Department of Intelligence and Security.

After independence, veteran freedom fighter Fesehaye continued to serve his country and people as Deputy Governor of Asmara; Executive Director of the Northern Red Sea Region; Director General of the Customs Department in the Ministry of Finance; Director General of Civil Aviation; and as Governor of  Gash-Barka and Central Regions respectively.

Veteran freedom fighter Fesehaye is survived by his wife and three children.

Expressing deep sorrow over the passing away of veteran freedom fighter Fesehaye Haile, the Ministry of Local Government conveys condolences to families and friends.

The funeral service will be announced in due course.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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‘Stop Roadblocks, Start Financing’ – Africa Calls for Pragmatism Over Ideology Ahead of G20 Investment Forum

Source: APO

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) is urging global financiers and policymakers to prioritize pragmatic, deal-ready investment over ideology. On November 21 in Johannesburg, the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the AEC, will bring together G20 governments, institutional investors and African energy stakeholders to channel global capital toward Africa’s most urgent energy and infrastructure priorities. 

Timed to follow the AEC’s flagship African Energy Week and ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa, the Forum serves as a key platform to align financing mechanisms with Africa’s development goals – driving industrialization, expanding power access and advancing the AEC’s mission to make energy poverty history by 2030. 

Africa represents one of the world’s most promising growth frontiers. With energy demand projected to quadruple by 2040, the continent holds over 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, 125 billion barrels of oil, and vast renewable potential. Yet roughly 600 million Africans remain without electricity and 900 million lack access to clean cooking, underscoring the need for investment in both household energy solutions and industrial-scale infrastructure. The G20 Forum aims to bridge this gap by connecting capital with opportunity, enabling investors, governments and private companies to develop bankable projects across the value chain – from upstream oil and gas to power generation, LPG distribution, transmission, renewables and regional manufacturing. 

Africa’s position is clear: sustainable growth depends on affordable, reliable energy from diverse sources. Restrictive lending policies and transition-related conditionalities have slowed project development, limiting the continent’s ability to leverage its natural resources for inclusive growth. The AEC advocates for a balanced approach – one that supports emissions reduction while recognizing Africa’s right to industrialize and meet the energy needs of its people.  

“Africa needs policies that finance its development, not delay it. If the G20 is serious about sustainable development, it must fund energy that works for Africans – all forms of energy that power homes, industries and hospitals,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “Every conversation about Africa’s future must start with energy access. Without power, there is no growth, no education, no healthcare. The G20 Investment Forum is where we stop talking and start building.” 

The Forum also aligns with South Africa’s G20 Presidency priorities, which emphasize inclusive growth, infrastructure financing, debt sustainability, a just energy transition and Africa-led development. Task forces under the presidency further highlight industrialization, youth employment, innovation, digital infrastructure and reduced inequality as key focus areas. In the energy sphere, South Africa has urged a balanced approach between development and environmental protection – a message that directly reflects Africa’s realities. 

In this context, the AEC’s G20 Forum complements the global agenda of inclusive growth and sustainable investment, viewed through an African lens. It will spotlight opportunities to mobilize blended finance, expand domestic gas and LPG utilization for power and cooking, strengthen infrastructure such as pipelines and LNG terminals, and scale renewable and low-carbon technologies to create a diversified, resilient energy mix. 

For Africa, the challenge is not one of potential but of alignment and ensuring financing frameworks reflect the continent’s development priorities. By convening ahead of the G20 Summit, the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum offers a platform for African leaders and G20 investors to engage directly, moving beyond discussion to structure bankable, high-impact projects that deliver energy access, industrial jobs and long-term value creation.  

Achieving global development and climate goals depends on sustained investment in Africa’s energy future — not divestment. Through collaboration, innovation and pragmatic financing, the G20 and Africa can forge a new partnership that delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all. 

Click here (https://apo-opa.co/49BnVQE) to register for the Forum.   

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Collaboration and Innovation Key for South Africa’s Water and Energy Sectors

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The 2025 C&I Energy and Storage Summit (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/), co-located with the EIUG Conference and Water Security Africa, opened with calls for collaboration and innovation at a critical time for South Africa’s industry.

Keynotes covered South Africa’s energy transition, water loss figures, private investment and cross-sector use of the circular economy for resilience. Talks on systemic challenges, global links and risk-mitigation strategies gave attendees plenty to consider on day one of the two-day event.

The summit brought together over 60 senior speakers and delegates from energy, water, infrastructure and utility sectors to drive change by integrating energy and water resilience in commercial and industrial settings, and tackle South Africa’s resource, regulatory and infrastructure issues.

MAIN DISCUSSION POINTS:

  • Integrated resource planning: need to merge energy and water strategy, policy and operations
  • The circular economy: waste, energy and water as a nexus for competitiveness and growth
  • Sustainability and affordability: boosting energy availability, decarbonisation and cost cuts across sectors
  • Grid and infrastructure modernisation: bottlenecks, new investment and market reforms
  • Resilience and risk: adaptive strategies for extreme weather, climate pressures and supply disruptions
  • Public-private and inter-stakeholder collaboration: vital for scaling solutions, financial innovation and long-term supply
  • Action on non-revenue water: over 50% losses at municipal level and push for efficiency gains

With emphasis on practical outcomes, delegates were urged to prioritise cross-sector collaboration on water, energy and waste challenges rather than tackling them separately.

Speakers stressed that circular economy principles in industrial and municipal operations would improve competitiveness and resource efficiency. This, along with new financial tools and public-private partnerships to fund infrastructure and resilience projects, plus integrating water and energy risks into business strategies, would build resource security.

Innovative technologies and local partnerships were highlighted as ways to cut non-revenue water, increase renewable uptake and secure supply – especially with adaptive strategies needed for extreme weather and regulatory changes.

As the opening session ended, the stage was set for two days of connections and strategies essential to the region’s industrial and infrastructure future.

– on behalf of VUKA Group.

About the C&I Energy+Storage Summit:
In its second year, the C&I Summit is a platform to unlock investment and speed up localisation, helping South Africa’s energy-intensive sectors build resilience through innovation and resource security. https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/

About ESI Africa:
Africa’s leading power and energy journal is positioned as an impartial industry mouthpiece, delivering the latest technical developments, breaking news and analysis in both print and digital formats, on the web portal www.ESI-Africa.com as well as YouTube channel @ESIAfricaTV. ESI Africa is the proud Host Media Partner of the C&I Energy+Storage Summit.

About the event organisers:
VUKA Group connects people and organisations to information and each other across Africa’s energy, mining, infrastructure, mobility, green economy and technology sectors via events, content and networking. It helps businesses navigate markets, build connections and achieve sustainable success. Venture partners to The Global Trust Project, founders of WomenIN empowerment platform and leaders of NPO Go Green Africa. The VUKA Group’s portfolio supports its aim of ‘Connecting Africa to the world’s best, to influence sustainable progress’. Discover more at www.WeAreVUKA.com

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African Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Set to Surge in 2026 as Licensing Rounds Open New Opportunities

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The African upstream sector is set for a dynamic year in 2026 as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to reshape the continent’s energy landscape. According to the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook (https://EnergyChamber.org), African M&A activity is being driven by strategic realignments among global independents, international oil companies and indigenous operators, alongside a wave of licensing rounds offering new opportunities across both mature and frontier basins. These developments will be a major focus at next year’s African Energy Week (AEW) conference, where stakeholders are expected to explore how corporate transactions and licensing strategies are redefining Africa’s upstream sector. 

Globally, upstream M&A totaled $51 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a decline from the second half of 2024. Market volatility, financial uncertainty and U.S. trade measures have prompted companies to adopt a more cautious approach, with deal-making concentrated in North America declining significantly. Internationally, deal volumes increased slightly but remained below historical norms, with corporate combinations driving transaction values while standalone asset sales slowed. Upstream firms are increasingly prioritizing capital returns to shareholders, focusing on bolt-on deals, joint exploration and development within their core regions. 

In Africa, the M&A landscape is evolving rapidly. Global independent oil companies are divesting mature assets, creating space for local and regional players to expand. Over the past decade, Nigerian independents – including Seplat, Oando, First E&P, Amni, Conoil, Newcross, Aiteo, Neconde and Shoreline – have leveraged auctions and company acquisitions to build significant portfolios. The trend continued in 2024 and early 2025, with several high-profile divestments reshaping Nigeria’s upstream sector. Notable transactions include ExxonMobil’s sale of a 30% operated interest in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited to Seplat Energy, Eni’s transfer of its onshore E&P subsidiary to Oando, and the divestment of TotalEnergies and Equinor ASA’s Nigerian assets to Chappal Energies Offshore.  

March 2025 marked another milestone with Shell’s sale of its subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, to Renaissance – a consortium of five mostly indigenous Nigerian E&P companies. These deals highlight the growing role of local operators in onshore activities, while international players maintain a strategic presence in deepwater fields. Shell’s FID for the Bonga North deepwater project underscores renewed investor confidence, supported by Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act and streamlined divestment approvals. 

Elsewhere in Africa, international trading companies are also reshaping portfolios. Vitol’s $1.65 billion acquisition of Eni assets in Ivory Coast and the Republic of Congo strengthens its African footprint while securing LNG supply and trading synergies. Eni’s divestitures, part of a dual exploration model, retain operatorship while monetizing minority stakes to fund energy transition initiatives. Similarly, Shell’s acquisition of TotalEnergies’ 12.5% stake in Nigeria’s Bonga field for $510 million reflects a focus on high-return projects and supports its global production targets. 

Licensing rounds across Africa are further fueling the M&A pipeline. Despite delays in Angola, Congo, Sierra Leone and Tanzania, early 2025 saw significant activity in Algeria and Libya. Algeria’s first bid round in a decade awarded five of six blocks, offering both new production sharing terms and improved royalty/tax arrangements. Libya’s first licensing round in 17 years, covering 22 blocks, introduced revised fiscal terms designed to attract investment. These developments signal a continued trend towards investor-friendly contracts across the continent, creating opportunities for both frontier and mature producers. 

“The African oil and gas sector is set for significant consolidation in 2026, particularly among midsize and African independent companies. This trend is driven by a desire for a more efficient and competitive environment, which is ultimately beneficial for both the continent and the industry in the long term,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. 

He adds that while cash remains the primary currency for most deals in Africa, an interesting development is the increasing use of stock-for-stock swaps.  

“The current climate in African oil and gas can be characterized by an ‘eat or be eaten’ mentality, with many companies prepared to be aggressive and opportunistic in 2026 as momentum builds,” notes Ayuk.  

AEW 2026, set to convene industry leaders, policymakers and investors, will serve as a critical forum for discussing these M&A and licensing trends. Delegates can expect in-depth sessions on the strategic implications of asset divestments, the rise of indigenous operators and the impact of evolving licensing frameworks. With Africa’s upstream sector attracting increasing interest from international investors and regional players, AEW 2026 is positioned to highlight the continent’s growing role in global energy markets and the opportunities emerging from ongoing corporate realignments.

Click here (https://apo-opa.co/4ok3k89) to download the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy Outlook 2026.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Les fusions-acquisitions africaines devraient connaître une forte croissance en 2026, les cycles d’octroi de licences ouvrant de nouvelles opportunités

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le secteur amont africain devrait connaître une année dynamique en 2026, les fusions et acquisitions (M&A) continuant de remodeler le paysage énergétique du continent. Selon les perspectives 2026 de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie (https://EnergyChamber.org), les activités de fusion-acquisition en Afrique sont stimulées par les réalignements stratégiques entre les indépendants mondiaux, les compagnies pétrolières internationales et les opérateurs locaux, ainsi que par une vague de cycles d’octroi de licences offrant de nouvelles opportunités dans les bassins matures et pionniers. Ces développements seront au centre des discussions lors de la conférence African Energy Week (AEW) de l’année prochaine, où les parties prenantes devraient examiner comment les transactions d’entreprises et les stratégies d’octroi de licences redéfinissent le secteur amont africain. 

À l’échelle mondiale, les fusions-acquisitions dans le secteur amont ont totalisé 51 milliards de dollars au premier semestre 2025, soit une baisse par rapport au second semestre 2024. La volatilité des marchés, l’incertitude financière et les mesures commerciales américaines ont incité les entreprises à adopter une approche plus prudente, les transactions concentrées en Amérique du Nord ayant considérablement diminué. À l’échelle internationale, le volume des transactions a légèrement augmenté, mais est resté inférieur aux normes historiques, les regroupements d’entreprises ayant stimulé la valeur des transactions tandis que les ventes d’actifs autonomes ont ralenti. Les entreprises en amont accordent de plus en plus la priorité au rendement du capital pour les actionnaires, en se concentrant sur les transactions complémentaires, l’exploration conjointe et le développement dans leurs régions principales. 

En Afrique, le paysage des fusions-acquisitions évolue rapidement. Les compagnies pétrolières indépendantes mondiales se débarrassent de leurs actifs matures, créant ainsi un espace pour l’expansion des acteurs locaux et régionaux. Au cours de la dernière décennie, les indépendants nigérians – notamment Seplat, Oando, First E&P, Amni, Conoil, Newcross, Aiteo, Neconde et Shoreline – ont tiré parti des enchères et des acquisitions d’entreprises pour constituer des portefeuilles importants. Cette tendance s’est poursuivie en 2024 et au début de 2025, plusieurs cessions très médiatisées ayant remodelé le secteur amont nigérian. Parmi les transactions notables, citons la vente par ExxonMobil de 30 % de ses parts dans Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited à Seplat Energy, le transfert par Eni de sa filiale E&P onshore à Oando et la cession des actifs nigérians de TotalEnergies et Equinor ASA à Chappal Energies Offshore. 

Mars 2025 a marqué une autre étape importante avec la vente par Shell de sa filiale, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, à Renaissance, un consortium de cinq sociétés d’exploration et de production nigérianes, pour la plupart indigènes. Ces transactions soulignent le rôle croissant des opérateurs locaux dans les activités onshore, tandis que les acteurs internationaux maintiennent une présence stratégique dans les champs en eaux profondes. La décision finale d’investissement (FID) de Shell pour le projet en eaux profondes de Bonga North souligne le regain de confiance des investisseurs, soutenu par la loi nigériane sur l’industrie pétrolière et la simplification des procédures d’approbation des cessions. 

Ailleurs en Afrique, les sociétés commerciales internationales sont également en train de remodeler leurs portefeuilles. L’acquisition par Vitol des actifs d’Eni en Côte d’Ivoire et en République du Congo pour 1,65 milliard de dollars renforce sa présence en Afrique tout en lui assurant un approvisionnement en GNL et des synergies commerciales. Les cessions d’Eni, qui s’inscrivent dans le cadre d’un double modèle d’exploration, lui permettent de conserver son statut d’opérateur tout en monétisant ses participations minoritaires afin de financer des initiatives de transition énergétique. De même, l’acquisition par Shell de la participation de 12,5 % de TotalEnergies dans le champ nigérian de Bonga pour 510 millions de dollars reflète l’accent mis sur les projets à haut rendement et soutient ses objectifs de production mondiaux. 

Les cycles d’octroi de licences à travers l’Afrique alimentent encore davantage le pipeline des fusions-acquisitions. Malgré des retards en Angola, au Congo, en Sierra Leone et en Tanzanie, le début de l’année 2025 a été marqué par une activité importante en Algérie et en Libye. Le premier cycle d’appel d’offres organisé en Algérie depuis dix ans a attribué cinq des six blocs, offrant à la fois de nouvelles conditions de partage de la production et des accords améliorés en matière de redevances et de taxes. Le premier cycle d’octroi de licences organisé en Libye depuis 17 ans, couvrant 22 blocs, a introduit des conditions fiscales révisées destinées à attirer les investissements. Ces développements signalent une tendance continue vers des contrats favorables aux investisseurs à travers le continent, créant des opportunités tant pour les producteurs pionniers que pour les producteurs matures. 

« Le secteur africain du pétrole et du gaz devrait connaître une consolidation importante en 2026, en particulier parmi les entreprises indépendantes africaines de taille moyenne. Cette tendance est motivée par le désir d’un environnement plus efficace et plus compétitif, ce qui est finalement bénéfique à long terme tant pour le continent que pour l’industrie », déclare NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie. 

Il ajoute que si les espèces restent la principale monnaie utilisée pour la plupart des transactions en Afrique, on observe une évolution intéressante avec le recours croissant aux échanges d’actions. 

« Le climat actuel dans le secteur africain du pétrole et du gaz peut être caractérisé par une mentalité du « tout ou rien », de nombreuses entreprises étant prêtes à se montrer agressives et opportunistes en 2026 à mesure que la dynamique s’accélère », note M. Ayuk. 

L’AEW 2026, qui réunira des leaders du secteur, des décideurs politiques et des investisseurs, servira de forum essentiel pour discuter de ces tendances en matière de fusions-acquisitions et d’octroi de licences. Les délégués peuvent s’attendre à des sessions approfondies sur les implications stratégiques des cessions d’actifs, la montée en puissance des opérateurs locaux et l’impact de l’évolution des cadres réglementaires en matière d’octroi de licences. Le secteur amont africain suscitant un intérêt croissant de la part des investisseurs internationaux et des acteurs régionaux, l’AEW 2026 est bien placé pour mettre en évidence le rôle croissant du continent sur les marchés énergétiques mondiaux et les opportunités qui découlent des réorganisations en cours au sein des entreprises. 

Cliquez ici (https://apo-opa.co/4ok3k89) pour télécharger le rapport State of African Energy Outlook 2026 de l’African Energy Chamber. 

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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L’Angola inaugure un nouveau stade aux normes FIFA à Uíge, renforçant son engagement national en faveur de la jeunesse, du talent et du développement durable

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Gouvernement de la République d’Angola a inauguré le nouveau Stade d’Uíge, un complexe sportif et communautaire de classe mondiale réalisé par Mitrelli. Construit selon les normes de la FIFA, de l’UEFA et de la CAF, ce stade de 10 000 places représente une étape majeure dans la stratégie du pays visant à autonomiser la jeunesse, à élever la performance sportive et à stimuler le développement régional.

La cérémonie d’inauguration a été présidée par Son Excellence Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade, Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports, aux côtés de Son Excellence José Carvalho da Rocha, Gouverneur de la Province d’Uíge, et d’autres hauts responsables. Elle coïncide avec les célébrations du 50ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance de l’Angola, réaffirmant l’engagement du pays en faveur de l’unité, de la jeunesse et de son rayonnement sportif international.

Un mois seulement après l’inauguration du Complexe Sportif Olympique et Paralympique José Armando Sayovo à Bengo, livré avec six mois d’avance, le Stade d’Uíge s’inscrit dans le cadre du programme national de développement des infrastructures préolympiques. Ces efforts visent à préparer les athlètes angolais aux compétitions internationales tout en favorisant l’éducation, l’inclusion et la participation citoyenne par le sport.

« Ce que nous inaugurons aujourd’hui est plus qu’un stade. C’est un symbole, un engagement et un pas décisif vers la construction d’un avenir où le sport, la jeunesse et le talent angolais avancent main dans la main. Ces infrastructures ont été construites afin de créer des conditions dignes pour la pratique sportive, favorisant la promotion du talent et le renforcement de la cohésion sociale », a déclaré le ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports, Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade.

Le projet a été réalisé par les équipes pluridisciplinaires de Mitrelli en Angola, en étroite collaboration avec des architectes, ingénieurs et ouvriers locaux qualifiés. Le projet a généré plus de 800 emplois directs et indirects.

Ce stade incarne notre conviction que le sport est un moteur d’autonomisation, de renouveau et de développement durable, en Angola comme partout en Afrique. Il reflète également la capacité de Mitrelli à réaliser non seulement des infrastructures sportives de classe mondiale, mais aussi des écosystèmes intégrés favorisant le développement des communautés, comprenant des projets de logement, d’eau et d’énergie déjà mis en œuvre dans la région. La livraison de deux grands complexes sportifs en l’espace d’un mois, dont l’un achevé six mois avant la date prévue, témoigne de cet engagement », a déclaré Rodrigo Manso, CEO de Mitrelli.

Idéalement situé à Uíge, le stade a été conçu comme un centre polyvalent pouvant accueillir le football, l’athlétisme et des événements culturels. Ses installations comprennent un terrain en gazon naturel de 105 x 68 m, une piste d’athlétisme à six couloirs, des vestiaires modernes, des zones d’échauffement, une unité médicale et une accessibilité complète pour les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les médias disposent d’un centre de presse dédié, de studios TV et radio et d’une salle de conférence de 50 places. Des espaces commerciaux situés sous les gradins encouragent l’activité économique tout au long de l’année et l’entrepreneuriat local.

« Le gouvernement angolais investit résolument dans le développement des infrastructures sportives, tant dans la province de l’Uíge qu’à travers tout le pays », a déclaré Alberto Biamonti, Directeur général de Mitrelli Angola. « Nous sommes fiers de faire partie de cet effort national, en contribuant à la mise en place d’infrastructures qui promeuvent le sport non seulement comme vecteur de bien-être, mais aussi comme un puissant moteur de croissance, d’inclusion et d’opportunités pour les nouvelles générations. »

Conformément à la philosophie de conception de Mitrelli, le projet accorde une priorité à la durabilité, grâce à des systèmes écoénergétiques et à l’utilisation de matériaux locaux, garantissant que sa valeur dépasse largement le cadre sportif, au bénéfice du développement économique et social durable.

Distribué par APO Group pour Mitrelli Group.

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Ses activités couvrent six secteurs : urbanisation, sécurité alimentaire et hydrique, énergie, éducation, santé et technologie. Présente dans 10 pays sur 4 continents, Mitrelli favorise l’emploi local, l’approvisionnement national et la collaboration pour bâtir un avenir durable.

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SA calls for implementation of environmental crime declaration

Source: Government of South Africa

SA calls for implementation of environmental crime declaration

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) to implement the recently adopted declaration that advocates for the fight against environmental crime.

Addressing the United for Wildlife Global Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, the Minister urged world leaders to move from words to action, from commitment to consequence.

Last month, the Cape Town Declaration on Crimes that Affect the Environment was adopted, marking the first time that major economies recognised environmental crime as organised crime.

It calls for stronger global cooperation to combat illegal wildlife trade, deforestation, mining, waste trafficking and other transnational crimes that undermine environmental security, societies and economic integrity.

For the first time in the history of the G20, South Africa successfully placed crimes that affect the environment on the forum’s agenda.

South Africa achieved a significant milestone this week with the adoption of the Rio Declaration on Crimes that Affect the Environment in Brazil. 

It builds directly on the Cape Town Ministerial Declaration on Crimes that Affect the Environment, led by South Africa and adopted by G20 nations, representing more than 85 percent of the global economy, last month.

“When the G20 Environment and Climate Ministers met in Cape Town, we brought that duty [protecting  wildlife] to the heart of global decision-making. For the first time, major economies agreed that crimes that affect the environment are not marginal issues. They are organised crimes that threaten our security, our economies, and our people.

“The Cape Town Declaration called for united action and urged all nations to uphold their own laws and stop the trade in resources stolen from nature. That principle unites us: respect, accountability, and shared responsibility.

“We are closing the captive-bred lion industry, the only commercial lion industry in the world. We are recommending that dried abalone be listed under Appendix II of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora),” the Minister said.

He emphasised that South Africa remains firmly opposed to reopening trade in ivory or rhino horn.

“Every animal poached, every forest felled, every coastline stripped has a human cost. When we unite against wildlife crime, we defend more than animals. We defend people. We defend economies,” George said. –SAnews.gov.za

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Angola inaugurates new FIFA-standard stadium in Uíge, strengthening national commitment to youth, talent, and inclusive growth

Source: APO

The Government of Angola has inaugurated the new Uíge Stadium, a world-class sports and community complex delivered by Mitrelli. Built to FIFA, UEFA, and CAF standards, the 10,000-seat facility marks a major milestone in Angola’s strategy to empower youth, elevate sports performance, and drive regional development.

The inauguration was led by H.E. Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade, Minister of Youth and Sports, alongside H.E. José Carvalho da Rocha, Governor of Uíge Province, and other senior officials. Held in the context of the commemorations of Angola’s 50th Independence, it reinforced the country’s investment in youth empowerment, and international athletic stature.

Just one month after the launch of the José Armando Sayovo Olympic and Paralympic Sports Complex in Bengo—completed six months ahead of schedule—the Uíge Stadium forms part of Angola’s broader pre-Olympic infrastructure development. These efforts aim to prepare athletes for global competition while fostering education, inclusion, and civic engagement through sport.

“What we inaugurate today is more than a stadium. It is a symbol, a commitment, and a firm step toward building a future where sports, youth, and Angolan talent walk hand in hand. These facilities were built to create dignified conditions for sports practice, fostering the promotion of talent and strengthening social cohesion,” said Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade.”

The project was delivered by Mitrelli’s multidisciplinary teams in Angola, working closely with local architects, engineers, and skilled workers. The project created over 800 direct and indirect jobs.

“This stadium embodies our belief that sport is a catalyst for empowerment, renewal, and sustainable development, in Angola and across Africa. It also reflects Mitrelli’s capacity to deliver not only world-class sports infrastructure, but integrated ecosystems that support community growth, including housing, water, and energy projects already implemented in the region. Delivering two major sports complexes within one month, including one completed six months ahead of schedule, underscores that commitment, said Rodrigo Manso, CEO, Mitrelli.”

Strategically located in Uíge, the stadium is designed as a multi-purpose hub for football, athletics, and cultural events. Facilities include a 105x68m natural grass pitch, six-lane athletics track, locker rooms, warm-up zones, a medical unit, and full accessibility features. Media are supported with a dedicated press center, TV/radio studios, and a 50-seat conference room. Commercial spaces built under the stands promote year-round activity and local entrepreneurship.

“The Angolan Government has been firmly investing in the development of sports infrastructure, both in the Province of Uíge and across the country,” said Alberto Biamonti, Country General Manager, Mitrelli Angola. “We are proud to be part of this national effort, contributing to the implementation of facilities that promote sports not only as a pathway to well-being, but also as a powerful driver of growth, inclusion, and opportunities for the new generations.”

In line with Mitrelli’s design values, the project prioritizes sustainability through efficient systems and locally sourced materials, ensuring that its value endures far beyond sport, supporting broader economic and social development.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mitrelli Group.

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