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UAE Highlights Kimberley Process Achievements as UN Adopts Diamond Conflict Resolution

Kimberley Process Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem Presents UAE Reforms as UN Backs Conflict-Free Diamond Trade Resolution Custodian chairperson of the Kimberley Process (KP), Ahmed Bin Sulayem, addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on April 15, outlining the United Arab Emirates’ achievements during its “Year of Best Practice” and introducing a UAE-led resolution titled “The Role of Diamonds in Fuelling Conflict,” which was adopted by consensus. In a media statement, the Ministry of Economy of

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Trafigura Signs $1bn Oil-Backed Financing Deal with Gabon to Boost Liquidity

Gabon secures $1 billion oil-backed financing from Trafigura in seven-year crude supply deal to strengthen public finances and investment spending Global commodities trader Trafigura has signed a $1 billion oil-backed financing agreement with the government of Gabon, providing upfront liquidity in exchange for future crude oil deliveries over a seven-year period. Announced on Wednesday, the arrangement will see Trafigura extend prepayment financing to the Gabonese state while acting as the exclusive buyer of the country’s

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International Diamonds Economy Mining Oil Partnerships

Botswana Deepens Economic Diversification with New Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Deals with Oman

Botswana signs strategic mineral, oil, and renewable energy agreements with Oman to diversify economy beyond diamonds Botswana has signed a series of agreements with Oman aimed at strengthening cooperation in mineral exploration, oil storage infrastructure, and renewable energy development, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds. The agreements were concluded during a state visit to Oman by President Duma Boko, where he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. According to

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International Corporate News Oil

TotalEnergies Announces New Offshore Hydrocarbon Discovery in Republic of Congo

TotalEnergies Reports Major Offshore Oil Discovery in Republic of Congo, Estimating Over 100 Million Barrels of Recoverable Resources TotalEnergies has announced the discovery of hydrocarbons in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing drilling campaign to expand the Moho offshore field, a key deepwater production hub in the country. The company reported that drilling activities identified a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 metres, indicating significant resource potential in the area. Based on

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Botswana Seeks Strategic Deals with Oman as It Pursues Greater Control of De Beers

President Duma Boko Travels to Oman to Secure Resource Partnerships and Financing for Potential De Beers Stake Expansion Botswana President Duma Boko is travelling to Oman to sign cooperation agreements covering natural resources and energy, as his administration works to strengthen the country’s position in leading diamond producer De Beers Group. Boko is scheduled to hold talks through Tuesday with Haitham bin Tariq, according to a statement issued by the president’s office on Sunday. The

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International News Oil Petroleum

Zambia Launches US$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery Project to Boost Energy Security

Zambia Launches US$1.1 Billion Crude Oil Refinery Project in Ndola to Boost Energy Security and Industrial Growth The Zambian Government has officially launched the construction of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery in Ndola, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security and accelerate industrial development. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote said the project is being driven by the private sector through Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation

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GIA Highlights the World’s Most Iconic Diamonds on World Diamond Day

World Diamond Day 2026: GIA Reveals History and Science Behind Legendary Diamonds In honor of World Diamond Day on April 8, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has showcased some of the world’s most famous and fascinating diamonds it has examined over the decades. Since its founding in 1931, GIA has become the global authority in gemology, assessing over four million diamonds annually and uncovering the science, history, and rarity behind stones that have captivated

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International Corporate News Oil

ExxonMobil Nears $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deepwater Oil Projects

ExxonMobil plans $10B investment in Nigerian deepwater oil to boost production to 180,000 bpd ExxonMobil is moving closer to a $10 billion investment decision in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, aiming to expand its deepwater oil production in the country to 180,000 barrels per day (bpd). The company first announced the plan in September 2024 following a meeting in New York between its executives and Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima. The initial phase focuses on

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Middle East Oil Crisis Strains African Economies, Raising Inflation and Food Security Risks

Middle East conflict pushes global oil prices higher, threatening African currencies, debt, and food security A surge in global oil prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict is intensifying pressure on African economies, weakening currencies, raising debt costs, and fueling fears of a broader cost-of-living crisis. A joint report by the African Union, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme highlights that at least 29 African currencies have depreciated since late

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International Economy Gold

BRICS Plus Nations Expand Gold Reserves as Central Banks Accelerate Shift Away from Dollar

BRICS Plus gold reserves surpass 6,000 tonnes as central banks boost purchases and dollar share declines Members of the BRICS Plus trade bloc now hold more than 6,000 tonnes (t) of gold, representing about 17.4% of total global central bank reserves, up from 11.2% in 2019, according to a market note by financial services group EBC Financial Group. Russia leads the bloc with 2,336 t of gold reserves, followed closely by China with 2,298 t,

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