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Senegal’s Ministry of Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Diamond Partner Amid Rising Oil and Gas Success

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Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines joins AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Diamond Partner, highlighting the country’s growing role in Africa’s evolving energy sector

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 29, 2025/APO Group/ –Having recently emerged as a major oil and gas producer in West Africa, Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines will participate as a Diamond Partner at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference – taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The country’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines Birame Soulèye Diop is also speaking, underscoring the country’s commitment to collaboration, investment and project advancement.

The Ministry’s participation comes as the country advances offshore hydrocarbon production, while promoting new investment opportunities on the back of offshore project success. The partnership reflects Senegal’s commitment to advancing investment-driven partnerships across oil, gas and renewables, while showcasing recent developments in the country’s legal and policy frameworks.

AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event. 

With integrated strategies for crude, LNG and renewables, the country is positioning itself as one of the most attractive destinations for long-term energy investment in Africa

Senegal has emerged as a pivotal oil and gas producer, following the launch of major offshore projects. In April 2025, energy major bp announced the successful loading of the first LNG cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, marking a historic milestone for Senegal’s gas industry. Located offshore between Senegal and Mauritania, GTA is one of Africa’s most complex deepwater developments and is designed to produce approximately 2.3 million tons of LNG annually. The project positions Senegal as a competitive LNG exporter and unlocks opportunities for investment across gas infrastructure, transport and downstream utilization. These achievements follow the announcement of first gas from the GTA field in December 2024, which underscored Senegal’s rapid emergence as a key player in the global LNG market.

Building on this momentum, the Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project – targeting a final investment decision in 2025 – will expand domestic gas-to-power capacity while providing additional volumes for LNG exports, forming the next pillar of Senegal’s gas monetization strategy. Energy major Kosmos Energy and Senegal’s national oil company Petrosen are currently seeking partners to support the project, highlighting a strategic opportunity for investors.

Meanwhile, Senegal’s oil sector continues to deliver strong results. Since achieving first oil in 2024, the Sangomar offshore field has exceeded expectations, producing 16.9 million barrels of crude last year – well above its target of 11.7 million. Operated by global energy company Woodside Energy, the field has already begun supplying Senegal’s domestic refinery in Dakar, where 650,000 barrels have been processed into diesel, kerosene, gasoline and butane. This milestone strengthens the local value chain, reduces reliance on imports and creates new opportunities for investment in refining, infrastructure and downstream development.

The Ministry’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 also comes as the country spearheads human capital development, striving to position local Senegalese entrepreneurs and companies at the forefront of oil and gas development. Recently, an oil and gas scholarship program was launched by gas company Vivo Energy and the government of Senegal, aimed at training the next generation of energy professionals and equipping local talent with the skills needed to drive the sector’s growth.

“Senegal’s emergence as a leading African energy market, underpinned by strong policy direction and recent oil and gas milestones, offers investors strong opportunities across the entire value chain. With integrated strategies for crude, LNG and renewables, the country is positioning itself as one of the most attractive destinations for long-term energy investment in Africa,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP of Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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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

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Space is limited and demand is strong.

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

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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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April 29, 2026

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MIR Holding

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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