In a landmark move to revitalize Africa’s energy sector, petroleum regulators from across the continent, spearheaded by Nigeria, have established the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF). The initiative, unveiled during Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana, aims to create a unified regulatory framework to attract much-needed investment and foster sustainable growth in the region’s oil and gas industry. Sixteen nations participated in the signing ceremony, with eight countries—Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia, Gambia, Madagascar, Sudan, Guinea, and Togo—formally endorsing the charter. Seven others have pledged support pending domestic consultations. AFRIPERF’s mission is to standardize regulations, enhance transparency, and address cross-border challenges such as gas trade, emissions, and digitalization. Gbenga Komolafe, head of Nigeria’s upstream regulator and interim chairman of AFRIPERF, emphasized the forum’s role in ensuring Africa’s hydrocarbon resources are managed with “innovation, responsibility, and foresight.” The forum will be governed by an executive committee of regulatory heads, supported by a technical committee of experts and a rotating secretariat. Elections for the chairperson and headquarters location are expected in the coming months. This initiative underscores Africa’s commitment to aligning its energy governance with global standards while asserting a stronger voice in international energy policy.