Burkina Faso Mining Development Fund Raises CFA85.7 Billion in 2025

Burkina Faso Collects $152 Million from Mining Development Fund in 2025 to Support Local Development Burkina Faso collected CFA85.72 billion (about $152 million) through its Mining Development Fund (FMD) in 2025, underscoring the country’s growing role in Africa’s mineral resources sector. Established in 2020, the fund channels revenue from mining activities into local development projects and national strategic initiatives, aiming to ensure that the country’s mineral wealth generates broader economic and social benefits. The results

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Chinese Investors Dominate $21.8 Billion in Proposed Investments in Angola

China Leads $21.8 Billion Investment Proposals in Angola as AIPEX Reports Surge in Foreign Interest Angola has received 596 investment proposals worth about $21.8 billion over the past five years, with Chinese investors accounting for roughly 80% of the total, according to Arlindo das Chagas Rangel, chairman of the Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX). The surge in investment proposals highlights Angola’s growing appeal as one of Africa’s key resource economies. As Africa’s second-largest

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TotalEnergies Restarts Production at Libya’s Mabruk Oil Field After 11-Year Shutdown

TotalEnergies Resumes Oil Production at Libya’s Mabruk Field with New 25,000 bpd Facility TotalEnergies has restarted oil production at the Mabruk Oil Field in Libya, where the company holds a 37.5% stake, marking a significant step in reviving operations that were halted during the country’s civil conflict. The Mabruk field is located onshore within concession C17, about 130 kilometers south of Sirte. Production at the site was suspended in 2015 following the escalation of Libya’s

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Seplat Energy Plans 17 New Wells in 2026 to Boost Production

Seplat Energy Targets Up to 155,000 boepd in 2026 with 17-Well Drilling Program in Nigeria Seplat Energy Plc has announced plans to drill 17 new wells in 2026 as part of a strategy to increase production and move closer to its long-term output targets for 2030. The drilling program forms part of the company’s 2026 business strategy, outlined in its 2025 full-year report, which focuses on strengthening production capacity and expanding both oil and gas

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Energean to Acquire Chevron Stakes in Angola’s Block 14 Assets

Energean to Buy Chevron’s Angola Block 14 Interests for $260 Million to Expand West Africa Presence Mediterranean gas producer Energean has agreed to acquire Chevron’s interests in two offshore oil blocks in Angola for a base price of $260 million, as the company moves to strengthen its presence in West Africa. Energean has recently increased investment in efforts to boost production following geopolitical disruptions that affected some of its existing assets. The company is also

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Cameroon Opens Nine Oil and Gas Blocks to Investors in 2026 Licensing Round

Cameroon Offers 9 Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks as SNH Bid Round Closes March 30, 2026 National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) of Cameroon is receiving proposals for nine exploration and production blocks under its ongoing licensing round, with submissions open until March 30, 2026. The agency plans to announce the results of the bid round on April 24, 2026. The offered blocks are located across two of Cameroon’s key hydrocarbon basins. The Rio del Rey Basin

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Ghana Plans Capacity Boost at Tema Oil Refinery to Strengthen Domestic Fuel Supply

Ghana to Expand Tema Oil Refinery Capacity to 45,000 bpd to Reduce Fuel Imports Ghana is taking steps to strengthen its domestic fuel supply as the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) advances plans to expand crude processing capacity, a move that could modestly increase refining output across West Africa. The state-owned refinery plans to raise production from about 28,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 45,000 bpd, representing a 61% increase. The expansion will be achieved through

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Exploration Well Offshore Gabon Finds No Hydrocarbons but Development Plans Continue

Offshore Gabon Exploration Well Finds Water Instead of Oil as Etame Drilling Program Continues An exploration well drilled offshore Gabon has failed to discover hydrocarbons, according to the operator, which said the drilling was part of ongoing efforts to expand resources in the country’s offshore fields. The step-out well was drilled within the Etame Marine License, where the operator is carrying out a multi-well drilling campaign aimed at sustaining production and identifying additional reserves. Beyond

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S&P Global Downgrades Botswana’s Sovereign Ratings Amid Diamond Market Weakness

Botswana Credit Rating Cut to BBB- by S&P Global as Diamond Market Struggles Persist On Friday, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to “BBB-” from “BBB”, citing structural weaknesses in the global diamond market that are expected to weigh on the country’s minerals-dependent economy for longer than previously anticipated The ratings agency also lowered Botswana’s short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to “A-3” from “A-2” and

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Nigeria Seeks to Strengthen Its Position in Global Oil and Gas Supply

Nigeria Positions Itself as a Strategic Alternative in Global Oil Supply Amid Middle East Tensions Faced with persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its role in the global supply of oil and gas. As Africa’s leading crude oil producer, the country is positioning itself as a credible alternative to help diversify hydrocarbon sources on international markets. In a recent media appearance, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar called on

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