DRC Signs Gold Supply Deal with UAE Firm to Expand Access to Global Bullion Markets

DR Congo Partners with UAE-Based Paradigm Holdings to Boost Gold Exports Through Dubai Trading Hub The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed a gold supply agreement with UAE-based Paradigm Holdings, marking a new step in efforts to expand the country’s access to international bullion markets through Dubai. The deal highlights the growing role of the United Arab Emirates as a key intermediary in global gold trade, connecting resource-rich African producers with

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Dangote Plans Major Refinery Expansion to Boost Capacity and Create Thousands of Jobs

Aliko Dangote Targets 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day Capacity Expansion at Dangote Refinery, Creating Up to 95,000 Jobs Africa’s largest industrial project is set for another major scale-up, with Aliko Dangote announcing plans to expand the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. The expansion is expected to create up to 95,000 skilled jobs at peak construction, reinforcing the refinery’s role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialisation and energy security

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South Africa Turns to US Fuel Imports as Middle East Supply Risks Reshape Energy Trade

South Africa Boosts US Fuel Imports Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Rising Global Shipping Costs South Africa is increasing fuel imports from the United States as instability along key Middle East shipping routes continues to disrupt traditional supply chains and push up global energy costs. The shift reflects a broader adjustment among fuel-importing economies that are rethinking sourcing strategies amid tighter maritime corridors, longer shipping distances, and rising freight and crude prices. For many

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Senegal Takes Full Control of Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project After Kosmos Energy Withdrawal

Senegal Transfers Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project to State Firm PETROSEN as Kosmos Energy Exits Major Offshore Development Senegal has moved to assume full control of its strategic Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project following an agreement for the withdrawal of US-based Kosmos Energy, marking a significant shift in the country’s upstream energy landscape. The decision places the development of one of West Africa’s largest gas discoveries firmly under state management. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the agreement allows

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Rhino Resources Advances Capricornus Oil Discovery Appraisal Offshore Namibia

Rhino Resources Launches Capricornus-1A Appraisal Well to Assess Light Oil Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Rhino Resources is advancing appraisal activities at its Capricornus oil discovery offshore Namibia following confirmation of a high-quality light oil-bearing reservoir in the Orange Basin, one of the world’s most closely watched new petroleum frontiers. The company has announced that it has contracted the Saipem 12000 drillship to carry out the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in Block 2914, which falls under

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TotalEnergies Expands Local Supplier Spending as Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector Gains Momentum

TotalEnergies Invests $141 Million in Namibian Suppliers to Boost Local Participation in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry TotalEnergies has spent more than US$141 million on local goods and services in Namibia since 2022, as the energy major intensifies efforts to expand local participation in the country’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. The investment reflects a broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains and ensure Namibian businesses benefit from the development of offshore energy resources. Speaking

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France Intensifies Push into Namibia’s Oil Sector as TotalEnergies Targets Major Offshore Projects

France Expands Energy Partnership with Namibia Amid Rising Competition for New Oil Frontier France is stepping up efforts to secure a foothold in Namibia’s rapidly expanding oil industry, backing its major energy companies and strengthening diplomatic ties despite recent regulatory tensions surrounding offshore deals. A delegation of around 20 French energy and industrial companies concluded a business mission to Namibia on April 17, signaling Paris’ intention to position the energy sector at the core of

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Zambia Secures $1.5 Billion China Deal to Add 900 MW Power Capacity and Strengthen Energy Security

Zambia has secured a $1.5 billion investment from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to expand its electricity generation capacity by 900 megawatts (MW), in a major step toward strengthening national energy security and supporting long-term infrastructure development. The agreement, signed with the Zambia Development Agency, supports the country’s broader target of reaching 10,000 MW of installed power capacity by 2031. It comes as Zambia continues to face electricity shortages driven largely by prolonged droughts, which

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Dangote Plans Major East Africa Refinery Expansion as African Leaders Push for Industrial Self-Sufficiency

Dangote Proposes 650,000 bpd East Africa Refinery to Boost Regional Industrialisation and Energy Security Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand his refining operations into East Africa with a proposed large-scale refinery similar in size to his flagship facility in Nigeria. The move comes as African leaders intensify efforts to strengthen industrial self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imported refined products. Speaking at the “Africa We Build” summit in Nairobi, Dangote said his

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DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum

DRC Highlights 167,000 MW Hydropower Potential at Invest in African Energy Forum 2026, Calls for Faster Project Execution The Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, participated on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, in a ministerial panel at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026. The forum brings together governments, investors, and industry leaders to address financing, energy development, and energy security across Africa. During his intervention, the Minister revealed that the Democratic Republic

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