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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023: Uniting Global Energy Leaders for Sustainable Growth in Angola’s Oil & Gas Sector

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Under the theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’, Angola Oil & Gas 2023 will take place from 13-14 September in Luanda

LUANDA, Angola, September 8, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Returning to Luanda for its fourth edition under the auspices of the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, and in partnership with the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; AIDAC; and the African Energy Chamber, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/3PTENZ0) will unite regional energy leaders, national and international oil company executives, and global financiers and players for two days of networking and engagement.

AOG 2023 is the premier platform to address the most pressing matters in the country’s energy market as it strives to curb production decline; expand and promote exploration and new discoveries; ensure the participation of its population in its central economic engine; and address the narrative of a just energy transition. Angola has developed a well-established oil and gas sector with a wealth of industry experience.

As such, AOG 2023 represents a unique opportunity for stakeholders from every part of the energy value chain to interact, network, and encourage business developments. This year’s conference will showcase market insights and allow delegates to capitalize on new trade and investment opportunities across the Angolan and regional energy value chain. Furthermore, the conference and exhibition will serve as an enabling environment for businesses by bringing together the region’s top government leaders and business executives for two days of dealmaking and networking.

Angola possesses vast untapped oil and gas reserves, making it an extremely attractive business destination while offering significant potential for substantial returns on investment. As the country strives to capitalize on its immense natural resources and achieve fuel-independency through large-scale investments and mutually beneficial deals, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in projects that drive an effective and equitable business environment. Being held in partnership with Angola’s Government, AOG 2023 will facilitate cooperation and collaboration among various sectors within Angola’s energy industry including within the oil and gas, renewables, mining, trade, industry, and construction sectors, thus ensuring that delegates receive access to key opportunities and potential partnerships.

Angola has worked tirelessly to create a stable and conducive political environment for foreign investments

Angola has worked tirelessly to create a stable and conducive political environment for foreign investments. As such, international and regional attendees will have the opportunity to engage in the country’s energy sector through favorable policies and transparent governance practices. The attendance of government officials and representatives from the public sector will provide an unmatched platform for investors to participate in Angola’s burgeoning energy industry while driving the energy transition in the region. In line with the conference’s theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’ Angola’s energy landscape represents the ideal place for investment and partnerships in sustainable energy expansion and industry innovation. As the country undergoes its transition towards cleaner energy sources, opportunities have arisen within the application of new technologies, with a young and capable workforce and new trade opportunities in the renewable energy space.

Additionally, plans by Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas to strengthen the country’s oil and gas refining capacity to meet domestic energy demand while reducing energy imports and maximizing the monetization of energy resources for regional and global markets have resulted in new projects being placed in development as the country seeks to capitalize on its lucrative position as one of the premier oil exploration hotspots in Africa. Boasting unmitigated support from the country’s Government, AOG 2023 will integrate the dialogue between the oil and gas sectors at a regional level while providing an effective platform to ensure the Angolan energy sector is inclusive and designed to benefit the Angolan people.

Furthermore, the AOG exhibition platform will provide an opportunity for industry players to showcase new technologies and innovation within the country while exhibiting their successes in Angola and the region’s energy space. Along with panels, keynote presentations, and networking workshops, AOG 2023 will encourage attendees to take part in examining the latest products, services, activities, trends, and opportunities present within Angola’s oil and gas industry.

The Angola Oil & Gas conference – which is organized by Energy Capital & Power –  returns to Luanda for its fourth edition from September 13-14 this year under the theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’. Building on the success of previous editions, the conference aligns with national efforts to initiate new investment, forge long-term partnerships, and bolster project progress while solidifying the country’s position as a regional hub. For more information about AOG 2023, visit www.AngolaOilAndGas.com

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Canada–Africa Financing Forum to Convene Investors and Decision-Makers in Cape Town – May 14, 2026

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This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships

TORONTO, Canada, April 29, 2026/APO Group/ –The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) will convene investors, financiers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Cape Town on May 14, 2026 for the Canada–Africa Financing Forum—a high-level platform focused on unlocking capital and accelerating deal flow across African markets.

Registration is open (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships. The program connects leaders from venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors to examine where capital is moving—and where the next opportunities lie—supported by Canadian project partners with proven capacity to deliver on-the-ground.

Delegates will engage directly with finance and investment decision-makers, following the program opening, featuring messages from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Mark Carney, in addition to high-level Ministerial representation.

This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation

“This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation,” said Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business. “We are convening investors, institutions, and project leaders who are actively shaping transactions across Africa—and connecting them directly with Canadian partners who are ready to work together.”

The Canada–Africa Financing Forum reflects the Chamber’s role as a privately financed, market-led platform advancing Canada-Africa trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.

Why Attend

  • Direct access to active dealmakers and capital allocators
  • Insights into where capital is being deployed and key players delivering major projects
  • Opportunities to build partnerships across Canada and African markets
  • Participation in a curated, high-level environment focused on execution

Secure Your Place

Space is limited and demand is strong.

Apply to secure your place (http://apo-opa.co/4vXb9oz)

Read More and View the Program (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.

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ORUN and 1xBET Partner to Support a Dynamic Creative Africa

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During the MASA 2026 edition, held from April 11 to 18, 2026, ORUN and 1xBET implemented the We Champion Talent program, an initiative aimed at promoting African talent and advancing the development of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs)

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –As part of the Innovation Village co-organized with MASA at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan from April 14 to 18, ORUN (https://ORUN.Africa) announces the rollout of its partnership with 1xBET to support a creative Africa that is structuring itself, professionalizing, and scaling across the continent.

We aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency

Designed as a space of convergence between heritage, innovation, and knowledge transmission, the Innovation Village features scenography crafted by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses on creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a major institutional highlight on April 17. Its narrative platform is built around three pillars: memory, structure, and transmission. The initiative aims to position cultural and creative industries as an economic driver for the continent.

“The Innovation Village was conceived as an act of construction. By partnering with organizations such as 1xBET, we aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

This vision aligns with ORUN’s broader ambition to produce, structure, and internationalize African creative industries through events, content, and strategic partnerships.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ORUN, part of African Currency Network (ACN).

 

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MIR Holding Reaffirms Its Commitment to African Creative Industries Alongside ORUN at Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain d’Abidjan (MASA) 2026

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More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –On the occasion of MASA 2026, held from April 11 to 18 in Abidjan, MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.odoo.com) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of African creative industries by partnering with ORUN as part of the Innovation Village, hosted at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan. This presence reflects a clear intention to support the scaling of cultural and creative industries so they can fully contribute to job creation and value generation across the continent.

 

Co-organized by ORUN and MASA, the Innovation Village brought together over several days scenography designed by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses dedicated to creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a key institutional highlight on April 17.

At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains

Built around three pillars — memory, structure, and transmission — the initiative carried a renewed ambition for culture: positioning it as a concrete lever for economic structuring and African projection.

By supporting this initiative, MIR Holding aligns with a broader dynamic aimed at strengthening connections between creation, entrepreneurship, content, youth, and growth ecosystems. More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures. MIR Holding stands among the main partners of the Village, alongside Africa Currency Network and other stakeholders engaged in this vision.

“With ORUN, we are not only seeking to make culture visible. We aim to help provide it with a framework, a reach, and a trajectory. What is at stake here is the continent’s ability to better transform its creative energy into sustainable value, real opportunities, and influence,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

Mouhamed Dieng, President of MIR Holding, added: “Supporting Africa’s creative industries is not about backing a secondary sector. It is about investing in one of the continent’s most powerful spaces for storytelling, youth, innovation, and competitiveness. At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of MIR Holding.

 

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