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H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG)<\/strong>, delivered a keynote address under the theme \u201cAfrica\u2019s Mineral Resources in the Face of the Global Energy Transition: African Vision & Leadership.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c\u201cAfrica is the youngest continent, standing on the oldest resources, at the dawn of the newest revolution. This paradox is our power. Africa must go far \u2013 together.\u201d<\/em>
\u2013 H.E Moses Micheal Engadu, AMSG Secretary-General<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Secretary-General was invited by H.E. Thiam Tidjani, Minister of Mines and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania<\/strong>, and was accompanied by H.E. Nani Juwara<\/strong>, Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines of The Gambia; H.E. Commissaire-Colonel Ousmane Abarc<\/strong>, Minister of Mines of Niger; H.E. Umaru Napoleon Koroma<\/strong>, Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources of Sierra Leone; H.E. Madam Agatha Engadu<\/strong>, Spouse of the AMSG Secretary-General; Mr. Patrick Mulindwa Lubega<\/strong>, AMSG Chief of Staff; and Ms. Ney Lody<\/strong>, Special Assistant to the Secretary-General and Principal Interpreter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was officially inaugurated by H.E. the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania<\/strong>, underscoring the strategic importance of Africa\u2019s mineral future. On the sidelines, the Secretary-General also held an engagement with Hon. Leila Benali<\/strong>, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of the Kingdom of Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his address, he stressed that Africa must transform its mineral wealth into dignity, industries, and energy security. He highlighted four core imperatives \u2014 value addition, exploration and data sovereignty, financing Africa\u2019s mineral future, and critical minerals security \u2014 and outlined five pillars for action, including beneficiation, responsible sourcing, and tokenization through the Africa Mineral Token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, he extended a formal invitation to Mauritania and all African states to join AMSG and announced the upcoming Second AMSG High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa<\/strong> to be held on 22 September 2025<\/strong> during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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