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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,...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
HOUSTON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Declares Third Quarter 2025 Dividend
HOUSTON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaalco Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2025 ($0.25...
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...

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...

Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction
The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...

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...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Record Production and Sales Volumes for 2024
HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today provided an operational update that included record production and sales volumes for 2024. Highlights and Key Items: Recorded...

At the IAE 2025 Forum in Paris, Nj Ayuk discusses Africa's big energy Ideas for People
GERMANY, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A strong voice once again emerged at the center of the Paris-based Investment in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum to promote Africa's energy goals. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy...

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 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) --...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
HOUSTON, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...


VAALCO Energy, Inc. to Present Live Via Investor Meet Company
HOUSTON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that George Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Bain, Chief Financial Officer, will provide a live presentation via...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. to Host Capital Markets Day Presentation
HOUSTON, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that it will host a Capital Markets Day presentation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The presentation will begin at 8 a.m....

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year 2024 Financial and Operating Results and Year-End 2024 Reserves
HOUSTON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) ("Vaalco" or the "Company") today reported operational and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 and year-end 2024 reserves. The Company...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Enters Into New $300 Million Revolving Credit Facility
HOUSTON, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a new revolving credit facility (“the new facility”) with an initial commitment of $190 million...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Acquires 70% Interest in and Becomes Operator of Offshore Côte D’Ivoire CI-705 Block
HOUSTON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that it has farmed into the CI-705 block offshore Côte d’Ivoire. Vaalco will become operator of the block with a 70%...