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The United States (U.S.), African Partners to Drive Global Clean Cooking Access at Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16)

High-level leaders from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, South Korea, South Africa and the EU will convene in Busan next week to advance clean cooking solutions, with a focus on scaling LPG infrastructure and strengthening U.S.–Africa collaboration

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is taking a leadership role at the upcoming Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) in Busan, South Korea, bringing governments, international organizations and industry together to accelerate global access to clean cooking. The initiative underscores Washington’s commitment to advancing reliable, affordable, and healthy energy solutions worldwide,…

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The United States (US) Senator Ted Cruz to Discuss Strategic U.S.-Africa Energy Engagement at African Energy Week

The Texas Senator’s participation at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies signals U.S. focus on energy diplomacy and investment across Africa’s oil and gas frontiers

African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, the continent’s premier energy event, is set to welcome U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. Senator Cruz, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Commerce and Foreign Relations Committees and one of Washington’s most prominent energy…

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Angola Strengthens United States (US) Energy, Mineral Ties with Sonangol-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cooperation Agreements

Sonangol has signed two agreements with MIT, paving the way for collaborative research and development opportunities

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has signed two agreements with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – a private university based in Boston, United States (US) – aimed at strengthening cooperation and knowledge-transfer in the fields of oil, gas and critical minerals. The agreements – dubbed the MIT Industrial Liaison…

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Angola, United States (U.S.) Set Course for Expanded Energy Cooperation During Meeting in Washington

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington, D.C. to advance strategic cooperation and expand U.S. investment across oil, gas, critical minerals and renewable energy

Angola has taken a decisive step in advancing its strategic partnership with the U.S., following a high-level meeting between Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Diamantino Azevedo and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington, D.C. on June 11. The meeting – also attended by Angola’s Ambassador…

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Former Navy SEAL and United States (U.S) Congressman Scott Taylor to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, Underscoring U.S.-Africa Energy Investments

Former Navy SEAL, U.S. Congressman and Taylor Global Strategies Founder, Scott Taylor, will join African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies to explore opportunities for heightened American investment across the continent

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, taking place in Cape Town on September 29-October 3, is proud to announce that Scott Taylor, Former U.S. Congressman, Navy SEAL and Founder of Taylor Global Strategies, will speak at this year’s edition of Africa’s premier energy event. A strong delegation…

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    • United States (U.S.) Legislation Seeks to Overhaul Bank of Central African States (BEAC)-Led Forex Policies that Reduce Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Investment by $45B
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United States (U.S.) Legislation Seeks to Overhaul Bank of Central African States (BEAC)-Led Forex Policies that Reduce Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Investment by $45B

The AEC has consistently taken a strong stance against the foreign exchange regulations imposed by the BEAC, describing these policies as “absurd,” “hostile to foreign investors” and out of step with global financial norms

On March 25, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” (apo-opa.co/4i1CeP3) was brought before U.S. Congress, seeking to suspend U.S. support for International Monetary Fund (IMF) actions involving member states of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) until accurate foreign reserve disclosures are made.…

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Trump’s Second Term: A Rare Opportunity for Real African Energy Independence (By NJ Ayuk)

The USD4.7 billion Mozambique loan is just the beginning — a proof of concept for what collaboration with the U.S. can achieve

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. His administration’s swift reapproval of a USD4.7 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Exim) for TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in…

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Thanks Trump Administration for Supporting Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project After Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Re-Authorizes $4.7B Loan

The African Energy Chamber commends the Trump administration for its continued support of the Mozambique LNG project, following the re-authorization of a crucial $4.7 billion loan by the U.S. Export-Import Bank

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, expresses its sincere appreciation to the Trump administration for its unwavering support in advancing the Mozambique LNG project, a monumental initiative led by TotalEnergies that is set to reshape the energy landscape in Mozambique and across Africa.…

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Endorses United States (U.S.) Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s Support for African Energy Independence

As the U.S. moves toward supporting Africa’s right to develop its own energy resources, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 serves as the premier platform for driving investment into the continent’s oil, gas and energy industries

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a decisive message at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., affirming that Africa must be free to harness its vast energy resources without foreign interference. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, fully supports this position,…

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Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbying firm to push African issues in Washington and the Trump administration

Stryk Global Diplomacy will coordinate efforts between African and U.S. players to attract greater investment across the African oil and gas value chain

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has enlisted international consulting firm Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD) to support oil and gas engagement between the U.S. and Africa. This collaboration will not only ensure that Africa’s energy interests are effectively represented in U.S.…