VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jul 6, 2017) - Africa Energy Corp. AFE ("Africa Energy" or the "Company"), a Canadian oil and gas exploration company, announces the appointment of the Company's President and CEO, Garrett Soden, to the Board of Directors.

About Africa Energy Corp.

Africa Energy Corp. is a Canadian oil and gas exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under ticker symbol "AFE". The Company holds a 90% participating interest in Block 2B offshore the Republic of South Africa and is actively building an exploration portfolio across Africa.

On behalf of the Board,

Ashley Heppenstall, Chairman