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ReconAfrica Announces Strategic Entry into Offshore Gabon and Signing of a Production Sharing Contract that Adds Significant Oil Appraisal, Development and Exploration Opportunities
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company”, “ReconAfrica” or “Recon”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) is pleased to announce that on September 8, 2025, it has...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, His Excellency Jean-François...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, HE Jean-François NDONGOU,...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

Guinea Sets Date for First Presidential Election Since 2021
(MENAFN) Guinea has revealed its intention to conduct its inaugural presidential election in four years, following a military takeover that dismantled the country’s civilian government in 2021. The coup was justified by soldiers who accused the...

Media reports ex-Gabonese president’s family released from jail
(MENAFN) Former Gabonese First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, have been released from prison and placed under house arrest, according to local media reports. The two had spent over a year in detention facing...
ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$20.4 Million Underwritten Offering
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced...

Gabonese Citizens Vote for First Presidential Election Since 2023
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the people of Gabon took part in a significant electoral process to choose a new head of state—the first such event since the peaceful military takeover in 2023. This marks a crucial juncture in the country’s political...

Presidency briefs media on President's upcoming programme
The Cape Independence Advocacy –Western Cape Secession On the Cape Independence Advocacy and their announced trip to Washington D.C. Given the organisations limited representation and lack of alignment with constitutional values that prioritise...

TechFides Joins Historic U.S.-Gabon Business Partnership: A New Era of Bilateral Investment Opportunities
TechFides joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce roundtable with His Excellency, President of the Transition & Head of State of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TechFides, a...

ReconAfrica Announces Filing of Prospectus Supplement for Upsized Underwritten Offering of C$18 Million
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** The Base Shelf Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement are accessible on SEDAR+ CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...

Minister Barbara Creecy: 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre
Keynote address speech by the Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Programme Director President of SARA, Mr Nixon Dlamini Hon...

PayLogic Announces the Go-Live of the Comoros’s National Interoperable Payment Switch
PayLogic today announced the successful go-live of the Comoros’s National Payment Switch, a major milestone in strengthening the financial infrastructure. CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PayLogic today announced the...


Actor Alphee King Secures Three Feature Film Deals with Amazon Prime and Netflix
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Actor and stunt performer Alphee King has signed on for three feature films set to begin production within the next two years, with distribution through Amazon Prime and...

Ousted African President Gets Relocated to Angola
(MENAFN) Ousted Gabonese leader Ali Bongo and his immediate family have been freed from house arrest and flown to Angola, according to African Union (AU) Chairperson Joao Lourenco. The development took place shortly after Lourenço, who also serves...

Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...

Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...

Impact Analytics Partners with Lovisa To Deliver AI-Optimized Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management and More
MELBOURNE, Australia and NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impact Analytics™, the leader in end-to-end AI-native planning, merchandising and pricing solutions for the retail, grocery, and CPG industries, today announced that it has...