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US unveils new visa rules targeting applicants with chronic illnesses

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The United States government has rolled out new immigration guidelines that could deny visas and green cards to foreign nationals living with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other long-term illnesses.

The directive, issued under President Donald Trump’s administration, broadens the definition of a “public charge” — a term in U.S. immigration law referring to individuals likely to become financially dependent on government assistance.

According to a State Department cable circulated to U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, visa officers have been instructed to identify applicants whose medical conditions could result in “hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of care.”

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The document lists cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancers, metabolic and neurological disorders, as well as mental health conditions among the illnesses that could trigger visa denials. It also highlights obesity as a potential red flag, citing its association with costly complications such as asthma, sleep apnea, and hypertension.

Under the new policy, officials are directed to consider whether applicants may pose a financial burden on the state due to their health conditions.

Previously, medical screenings for visa applicants mainly focused on communicable diseases such as tuberculosis. However, this directive marks a significant policy shift, placing chronic illnesses at the center of immigration eligibility assessments.

According to the U.S.-based Murthy Law Firm, the State Department’s move represents an unprecedented linkage between health status and admissibility, effectively tying an applicant’s medical history to their perceived economic value.

It remains unclear whether these new rules will extend to nonimmigrant visa categories such as tourist (B1/B2) or student (F1) visas.

Digital leaders set to shape the future of African commerce at Converge Africa 2026

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Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy is gearing up for a major milestone as Converge Africa 2026 returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from May 4–6, 2026. The event, organised by VUKA Group, will serve as a central platform for the continent’s digital commerce ecosystem — uniting retailers, fintech innovators, policymakers, and technology leaders to chart the future of trade and connectivity across Africa.

Positioned as more than just a conference, Converge Africa 2026 aims to be the strategic meeting point where commerce, technology, and innovation intersect. With Africa’s digital economy projected to surpass $75 billion, the summit provides a unique space for stakeholders to collaborate, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that will define the next decade of growth.

“Converge Africa has become the focal point for Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem,” said Terence Southam, Retail Portfolio Director at VUKA Group. “Our mission is to create a neutral platform where technology meets trust, innovation meets scale, and business meets opportunity.”

A Power-Packed Agenda for 2026

The event’s 2026 programme is shaped by an Advisory Board comprising some of Africa’s most influential digital leaders, including:

  • Caroline Nelson (H&M) – The Shopper of 2030 and Omnichannel Retail
  • Kerissa Varma (Microsoft) – Cybersecurity and Consumer Trust
  • Sam Tomlinson (Warchawski) – Data, Creativity and Storytelling
  • Richard Eberlein (Homechoice) – Predictive AI and Customer Growth
  • Barrie Swart (dLocal) – Cross-Border Trade and Fintech Expansion

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Converge Africa 2026 will feature over 100 sessions across five key focus areas: Payments & Fintech, Retail & eCommerce, Fulfilment & Logistics, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity & Digital Trust.

Some of the headline sessions include:

  • The Future of Payments in Africa: Instant, Inclusive, Invisible
  • Cross-Border Showdown: Who Will Power Africa’s $1 Trillion Trade?
  • Data-Driven Digital Marketing: Personalisation at Scale

Beyond Talk — Building Real Solutions

Day One will feature interactive workshops designed for hands-on problem-solving, such as AI in Fraud Defence, Future Store Simulation, and Omnichannel Customer Journey Mapping. These sessions aim to deliver practical outcomes rather than just theoretical insights.

Each element of Converge Africa 2026 is built to drive execution — inspiring collaboration that translates into measurable business results and cross-sector growth.

Why Industry Players Are Taking Notice

For partners and sponsors, Converge Africa offers more than visibility. It’s a chance to secure strategic positioning before Africa’s most influential decision-makers. Through keynote sessions, curated buyer meetings, and custom workshop opportunities, brands can achieve tangible ROI while strengthening their long-term presence in Africa’s digital economy.

Cape Town Becomes Africa’s Innovation Capital

As the continent embraces digital transformation, Africa’s youthful population, mobile-first innovation, and expanding cross-border trade are positioning it as the world’s next major commerce hub.

Converge Africa 2026 will be the stage where vision meets venture — uniting the people and ideas driving Africa’s digital future.

Energy Summit to connect investors with African opportunities

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The Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 is set to take place in Aberdeen, Scotland, from November 18–19, 2025, bringing together international operators, leading service providers, and African stakeholders to explore strategic oil and gas opportunities across the continent.

Organized by OGV Group in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Energy Industries Council, Scottish African Business Association, UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, and the Global Underwater Hub, the summit serves as a key platform for cross-continental collaboration and investment.

Major Operators to Attend

WAES 2025 will host a strong lineup of global oil and gas companies seeking to deepen their footprint in Africa’s expanding energy markets. Among the confirmed participants are Shell, bp, Harbour Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, and Serica Energy.

Shell continues to strengthen its African portfolio with major developments, including the Graff discovery in Namibia, a new drilling campaign in PEL 39 (2026), and the HI Gas Project in Nigeria, which will produce 350 million cubic feet of gas per day. The company also returned to Angola in 2025 following a new deal for Block 33.

bp remains a driving force in Africa’s LNG landscape with ongoing projects in Mauritania, Senegal, and Mozambique. The company’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project achieved commercial operations in July 2025, with a second phase already in planning. In Egypt, bp began production at the Reven Infills gas project, further reinforcing its North African presence.

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Harbour Energy, one of the world’s largest independent oil and gas producers, maintains a significant footprint across North Africa with assets in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt, producing approximately 450,000 barrels per day.

Service Providers Target African Expansion

Beyond exploration and production firms, WAES 2025 will also feature a strong representation from service providers and UK supply chain companies, seeking new partnerships and project opportunities across Africa.

Industry leaders such as NOV, Oceaneering, Expro, and Modec will join the event, each playing a pivotal role in supporting Africa’s energy infrastructure.

  • NOV continues to drive digital innovation and sustainability across markets like Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, and Kenya, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Oceaneering recently renewed its inspection services contracts in West Africa, strengthening its footprint in Angola and beyond.
  • Expro remains active across sub-Saharan Africa, delivering well construction, production optimization, and environmental solutions.
  • Modec provides competitive floating production systems across West Africa, with contracts in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon.

A Platform for Growth and Collaboration

With a focus on connecting Europe’s energy supply chain with Africa’s vast untapped potential, the Wider Africa Energy Summit 2025 aims to foster new deals, promote investment, and support sustainable industry growth across the continent.

FHS Africa appoints APO Group founder Pompigne-Mognard to advisory board

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Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) has announced the appointment of Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group, to its Advisory Board ahead of the 2026 edition of the summit.

FHS Africa — formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) — is the continent’s leading hospitality investment platform, bringing together senior hotel investors, developers, operators, and advisors from across Africa and beyond. The annual event focuses on driving investment and development across the tourism, infrastructure, and hotel sectors.

In his new role, Pompigne-Mognard will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of FHS Africa by providing insights on key industry themes and ensuring the summit delivers impactful and future-driven discussions for Africa’s hospitality and investment landscape.

Pompigne-Mognard has been an influential figure in the African hospitality sector for several years, serving on the Advisory Board of AHIF from 2019 to 2025 and speaking regularly at both AHIF and the Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA).

His company, APO Group, entered into a long-term partnership in 2019 with Bench Events, organizers of FHS Africa, to support hotel investment across the continent.

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Speaking on his appointment, Pompigne-Mognard emphasized the critical role of the hospitality industry in Africa’s economic development:

“Hotels are a cornerstone of Africa’s growth story. They attract tourism, stimulate foreign investment, and generate foreign currency. More importantly, they provide a platform for vital business meetings and events that bring together multinational organizations across the continent.”

Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023 and 2024, Pompigne-Mognard holds multiple advisory roles across business, energy, technology, and sports sectors. He serves on advisory boards for organizations such as the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, Africa Energy Chamber, World Football Summit, and the Future Hospitality Summit itself, among others.

Through his involvement with FHS Africa, he aims to further strengthen Africa’s position as a leading destination for hospitality investment and development.

Hyatt to launch first Hyatt regency hotel in Zambia by 2026

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Global hospitality giant Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to introduce its prestigious Hyatt Regency brand to Zambia, marking the company’s debut in the country.

The announcement follows a new management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and an affiliate of ASB Hotel Properties and Albwardy Investments (Pamodzi Hotels PLC). The existing Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka will undergo a major renovation before reopening as Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi in 2026.

According to Hyatt, the upgrade aims to transform the property into a world-class destination for both business and leisure travelers while maintaining operations during the renovation period.

“We are delighted to work with ASB Hotel Properties, Albwardy Investments, and Pamodzi Hotels PLC to bring the Hyatt Regency brand to Zambia in 2026,” said Stephen Ansell, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Hyatt. “This signing is a fantastic milestone that strengthens our commitment to expanding our presence across Africa.”

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Ali Albwardy, Chairman of Albwardy Investments, described the project as a revitalization of a Lusaka landmark.

“The Pamodzi Hotel has long been a symbol of Lusaka’s hospitality. Through this rebranding, we aim to elevate it into a world-class destination,” he said, reaffirming the company’s commitment to Africa’s growing tourism and hospitality market.

Once completed, Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi will feature 170 modern guestrooms and suites, as well as state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities suitable for conferences, corporate gatherings, and special occasions.

Located in the heart of Lusaka, the hotel will be close to major business districts and tourist attractions such as the Lusaka National Museum, Lusaka National Park, and the Elephant Orphanage Project.

Upon reopening, guests will also be able to earn and redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points and tier-qualifying night credits.

For more information about the Hyatt Regency brand, visit www.HyattRegency.com
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Top 15 most spoken languages in Africa

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Africa is home to over 2,000 languages, reflecting its vast cultural and ethnic diversity. From the bustling markets of Kenya and Lagos to the shores of Madagascar, language remains a key part of the continent’s identity.

These languages showcase Africa’s extraordinary linguistic wealth — a continent where diversity in speech mirrors its cultural richness.

Below are the 15 most spoken African languages based on the number of speakers:

1. Kiswahili (Swahili) – 230 million speakers

Widely spoken across East and Central Africa, Kiswahili serves as a lingua franca in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

2. Nigerian Pidgin – 121 million speakers

A blend of English and local Nigerian languages, it’s the everyday communication language for millions across Nigeria and West Africa.

3. Hausa – 120 million speakers

Predominantly spoken in northern Nigeria and parts of Niger, Hausa is one of Africa’s most influential trade and media languages.

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4. Egyptian Arabic – 119 million speakers

The most widely understood form of Arabic in Africa, used primarily in Egypt and across parts of North Africa.

5. Amharic – 57 million speakers

Ethiopia’s official language, Amharic is one of the few African tongues with its own unique script.

6. Yoruba – 50 million speakers

Spoken mainly in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring countries, Yoruba has a rich cultural and religious heritage.

7. Sudanese Arabic – 48 million speakers

A variant of Arabic used across Sudan and South Sudan, blending classical Arabic with local influences.

8. Igbo – 45 million speakers

One of Nigeria’s major languages, Igbo is known for its tonal nature and deep literary traditions.

9. Fulani (Fula/Fulfulde) – 41.6 million speakers

Spoken by the nomadic Fulani people across West and Central Africa.

10. Oromo – 37.4 million speakers

The most widely spoken language in Ethiopia after Amharic, also used in parts of Kenya and Somalia.

11. Algerian Arabic – 31 million speakers

A North African dialect combining Arabic, Berber, and French linguistic elements.

12. Berber (Amazigh languages) – 32 million speakers

Spoken by indigenous North African communities across Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Mali.

13. IsiZulu (Zulu) – 28 million speakers

The most spoken home language in South Africa and one of the country’s 11 official languages.

14. Moroccan Arabic (Darija) – 21 million speakers

A distinctive dialect of Arabic spoken in Morocco, incorporating Berber, French, and Spanish influences.

15. Malagasy – 20 million speakers

The national language of Madagascar, with roots in both African and Austronesian linguistic families.

Canon Central & North Africa celebrates 10 Years of innovation in Dubai

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Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA), a leading provider of imaging and printing solutions, celebrated a decade of excellence at its Annual Dealer Conference held at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai. Themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” this year’s edition gathered 100 partners from across Africa to mark the company’s 10-year milestone and explore its future vision for innovation and customer experience.

The conference served as a platform to strengthen partnerships and share Canon’s strategic growth roadmap, in line with its commitment to getting closer to customers and enhancing service delivery. Attendees were given an immersive experience through solution-driven zones showcasing Canon’s technologies in real-world applications across multiple industries.

Solution-Focused Experiences for Evolving Markets

This year’s event moved beyond traditional product showcases by introducing strategically curated B2C and B2B zones designed around solutions and vertical experiences.

In the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) zones, participants explored how Canon’s legacy in cameras, printers, and imaging technologies continues to shape creative industries, educational institutions, and hybrid workspaces. The demonstrations highlighted Canon’s integration of imaging solutions into content creation, professional production, education programs, and after-sales service through authorized support centres. A preview of upcoming product campaigns also underscored Canon’s continued innovation.

“Celebrating 10 years of Canon Central & North Africa made this year’s conference truly special,” said Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director. “By shifting from product displays to solution-led experiences, we’re empowering partners to meet evolving customer needs and drive business growth. I also congratulate our award-winning partners for their outstanding contributions to Canon’s success.”

In the Business-to-Business (B2B) zones, Canon presented a unified journey illustrating its evolution from legacy professional solutions to the next generation of intelligent, platform-driven offerings, including the new imageFORCE series, varioPRINT, LabelStream, and corrugated solutions.

“This conference was a strategic platform to highlight Canon’s unified B2B journey, where legacy meets innovation and future ambitions,” said Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director. “Our focus goes beyond products; it’s about enabling businesses with intelligent, scalable solutions that drive efficiency and growth. Through this strategy, we continue to strengthen partnerships and position Canon as a trusted technology ally across Africa.”

A Decade of Partnership and Progress

The conference concluded with a gala dinner and awards ceremony honouring top-performing partners for their exceptional contributions. The evening celebrated a decade of collaboration, innovation, and shared success, reinforcing Canon’s leadership in Africa’s imaging sector.

By hosting this milestone event, Canon reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology partner dedicated to innovation, customer-centricity, and long-term growth across Africa’s evolving markets.

AEC’s Ayuk to shape energy future at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 in Dakar

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has confirmed that its Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, will participate in the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference, West Africa’s leading platform for driving energy investment, partnerships, and policy dialogue.

The annual event, taking place in Dakar, Senegal, will gather policymakers, investors, national oil companies, and project developers from across the MSGBC Basin — Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry — to explore strategies for scaling exploration, strengthening infrastructure, and achieving long-term energy security.

Recognized as one of Africa’s most influential advocates for market-driven energy development, Ayuk has played a key role in shaping conversations around local content, investment frameworks, and energy access across the continent. His participation underscores the AEC’s mission to ensure Africa’s natural resources translate into sustainable growth, job creation, and industrialization.

The MSGBC Basin has become one of the world’s most dynamic hydrocarbon frontiers, home to landmark projects such as bp’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG development, Woodside’s Sangomar oilfield, and ongoing offshore exploration by Kosmos Energy, Petrosen, and other international players. Recent gas discoveries have positioned the basin as a new anchor for West Africa’s energy exports and power generation.

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“The MSGBC region shows how clear policy, collaboration and investor confidence can unlock remarkable energy potential,” said Sandra Jeque, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power. “The AEC, under NJ Ayuk’s leadership, has been at the forefront of advocating for African-led energy development, which closely aligns with the goals of this conference. His participation highlights the importance of dialogue, reform and collaboration as the region enters a new phase of growth and opportunity.”

During the conference, Ayuk will join a high-level roster of speakers to discuss regional integration, private sector participation, energy financing, and the role of natural gas in Africa’s energy transition. His involvement will further strengthen ties between the AEC and MSGBC stakeholders, reinforcing efforts to position the basin as a cornerstone of Africa’s energy future.

For more information or participation details, visit www.MSGBCOilGasAndPower.com
or contact sales@energycapitalpower.com
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Gen Z innovators harness tech to tackle South Africa’s hunger crisis

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As World Food Day approaches, a new generation of South African innovators is rewriting the country’s approach to fighting hunger. Sixty of South Africa’s brightest Gen Z tech talents came together for “The Biggest Hunger Hack,” a week-long challenge hosted by KFC Africa, aimed at developing technology-driven solutions to combat child hunger.

Using tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, data visualisation, and community-driven platforms, the young participants reimagined the company’s Add Hope open-source blueprint (https://AddHope.KFC.co.za/) — the programme that currently supports over 3,300 feeding centres and reached more than 154,000 children last year through millions of R2 donations from KFC customers.

The hackathon offered potential seed funding of up to R1 million for the most promising ideas, which showcased how innovation and empathy can converge to solve one of South Africa’s toughest social challenges.

Stand-Out Solutions

The overall winning team, Ctrl-Alt-Del-Hunger, created “Misfits Mzansi,” an app that tackles food waste by rescuing “ugly” but edible fruits and vegetables from farms and redirecting them to food-insecure families. The app also includes short-form cooking challenges, interactive edutainment, and ad-driven donations.

“You become a philanthropist just by watching a video,” the team explained.

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Another team, Streetwise Scripters, developed a social-media-first donation ecosystem featuring a real-time donor dashboard, hotspot donation map, and KFC loyalty rewards integration, where good deeds unlock free meals. Their @KFCAddHopeSA TikTok-to-Till campaign uses digital storytelling to strengthen donor engagement.

Bit Coders built an inclusive AI chatbot ecosystem that allows anyone — even non-KFC customers — to donate via the MTN MoMo API, offering donor insights, rewards, and instant tax certificates for larger donations.

Meanwhile, Hack 4 Hope introduced a WhatsApp chatbot that lets customers scan QR codes on KFC receipts to donate instantly. Using blockchain technology, the system tracks every R2 from donation to meal served, rewarding repeat donors with “HopeCoins” and turning transparency into a gamified experience.

Collaboration: The Key Ingredient

“The Biggest Hunger Hack showed what happens when young digital natives use tech for good,” said Andra Nel, KFC Africa’s Head of Brand Purpose and ESG. “They understand hunger because many have lived it, and they understand technology because they were born into it. That’s the sweet spot for innovation with purpose.”

Stakeholders from business, government, and civil society attended the event in Johannesburg to witness the pitches and explore opportunities to scale the solutions nationally.

Nel revealed that the next phase will involve pilot programmes developed with Add Hope partners, with the goal of presenting measurable outcomes by the National Convention on Child Hunger early next year.

“Collaboration is our key ingredient—from customers dropping R2 at the till to partners like McCormick, Tiger Brands, Foodserv, CBH, Nature’s Garden, Digistics, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, all rallying behind the Add Hope recipe,” Nel said.

“Opening up Add Hope as an open-source blueprint has unleashed an outpouring of ubuntu that’s turning this fight into a movement, one that South Africa and the world can learn from.”

According to Nel, the ultimate goal is to transform the best hackathon concepts into live pilots with KFC’s 128 feeding partners, ensuring technology continues to amplify impact in the fight against hunger.

Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in Climate Finance

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Africa’s rich natural resources present vast opportunities to drive climate action and sustainable development — but realizing that potential requires investment, transparency, and collaboration. From October 21 to 23, Johannesburg will host the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), bringing together more than 280 policymakers, investors, and project developers from 40 countries to accelerate Africa’s participation in high-integrity carbon markets.

The landmark event, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with AUDA-NEPAD as the strategic institutional partner and One Carbon World as the official climate impact partner, marks the first continental summit dedicated to unlocking Africa’s carbon value through integrity, investment, and impact.

“Carbon markets can unlock billions in finance for the continent,” said Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of UNDP South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub. “With the right partnerships and governance, Africa can convert its natural wealth into climate-resilient growth and jobs.”

Madeleine Garlick, Africa Director at One Carbon World, added: “African innovators are leading the market now, but with collaboration, we can achieve the scale needed to ensure it delivers for everybody.”

Turning Ambition into Action

Reflecting the summit’s collaborative theme, TASC, an award-winning developer of high-impact carbon projects, is serving as diamond sponsor, joined by FSD Africa, SGS, and Trees for the Future as gold sponsors, with GIZ and Carbon Coin as silver sponsors.

“Our projects are having a monumental impact at a grassroots level—all this enabled through carbon finance,” said Shelley Estcourt, CEO Africa at TASC.

Francesca Cerchia, Global Head of Climate Solutions at SGS, emphasized: “We need to make sure Africa is at the centre of voluntary carbon market development.”

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Tim McLennan, CEO of Trees for the Future, added: “Farmers are the most vulnerable to climate change; our mission is to assist them to restore land and unlock prosperity.”

Scaling Africa’s Solutions

With participation from nine African governments — including Comoros, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda — and 14 innovative carbon projects, five of which are currently seeking investment, CMAS will showcase how African-led solutions are both local and transformative.

“The carbon economy is global, but its solutions are local,” said Chidalu Onyenso, Founder and CEO of Earthbond (Nigeria).

Nicole Dewing, Co-Founder of Africa Carbon & Commodities (Senegal), added: “High-integrity plastic credits can underwrite a circular economy where communities earn, oceans recover and investment delivers verifiable impact.”

Driving a Just Transition

The three-day summit will feature ministerial and investor roundtables, technical workshops, and sector dialogues highlighting Africa’s leadership in energy, cookstoves, blue carbon, nature-based solutions, and urban circularity.

Gabriel Labbate, Global Team Leader of the UN-REDD Programme (UNEP), noted: “Initiatives like the REDD+ Investments in Africa Roundtable at CMAS are crucial to bridging the gap between supply and demand and turning ambition into implementation.”

Daniel Okoth, Head of Carbon at SunCulture (Kenya), remarked: “We’re not just creating carbon credits—we’re creating climate-smart livelihoods.”

Marc Baker, Director of Carbon Tanzania, added: “We are at an inflection point in the carbon markets, with growth, increasing integrity and the emergence of Article 6.2 providing opportunities for scale.”

The Carbon Markets Africa Summit aims to turn Africa’s climate ambitions into measurable impact by connecting ideas, funding, and innovation — and positioning the continent as a major player in the global carbon economy.