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Panel Discussion: De-risking Exploration for Africa’s Billion Dollar Finds

23 Apr 2026

This session examines how advanced data analysis and strategic positioning turn high-risk assets into predictable investment opportunities. By bridging the gap between new acreage entries and modern geophysical techniques, the panel explores how industry leaders are de-risking prospects to secure material discoveries.

 

Speakers
H.E. Yonis Ali Guedi, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources - Republic of Djibouti
Mohamed Chérif Bella Diallo, Upstream Advisor - Sonap
Viannet Okouma, Country Manager & MD - Vaalco Energy Gabon
Wade Cherwayko, Founder and International Natural Resource Executive - West Oil
H.E. Arabey Hashi Abdi, Director General of Petroleum & Mineral Resources - Federal Government of Somalia
Cany Jobe, Director General - The Gambia Petroleum Commission
Justin Cochrane, Africa Upstream Technical Research - S&P Global Energy
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