African Pipeline Projects: What’s Holding Up Development?
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 31, 2025/ — While Africa possesses vast hydrocarbon resources, decades of underdeveloped infrastructure continue to limit the economic potential of its oil and gas sector. In 2025, several major pipeline projects exemplify both the promise of Africa’s energy future and the persistent challenges that delay its realization. These projects are
Central Bank of Egypt and Afreximbank Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Gold Bank programme in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a pan African Gold Bank. This strategic initiative aims to formalise gold value chains, strengthen Central Bank reserves and reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign refining and trading
Shaping Africa’s Mining Future: Community Engagement, Local Content, Skills Transfer and Shared Infrastructure at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 30, 2025/ — The 2026 edition of African Mining Week (AMW) – officially launched last week – will bring together global mining companies, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities across Africa’s minerals sector. The event will examine how Africa – the world’s largest producer of key energy-transition
Ministry of Finance Ghana and Afreximbank announce successful resolution of US$750 million facility
CAIRO, Egypt, December 26, 2025/ — The Government of the Republic of Ghana, acting through the Ministry of Finance, and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://Afreximbank.com/) are pleased to announce successful resolution of the issues surrounding the US$750 million facility signed in 2022, to the satisfaction of both parties, enabling both parties to continue to
Afreximbank backs Heirs Energies with $750-million facility, boosting Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity
ABUJA, Nigeria, December 22, 2025/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Heirs Energies Limited have announced a landmark US$750-million financing partnership designed to optimise Heirs Energy’s capital structure and unlock critical liquidity to support its working capital requirement as it pursues its ambitious field development programme. The investment is expected to significantly transform Nigeria’s
