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Diamonds International News

India-Led Kimberley Process Pushes for Digital Traceability and Stronger Diamond Certification Standards

Kimberley Process Chair Calls for Digital Traceability and Stronger Compliance to Boost Global Diamond Certification Credibility The Kimberley Process (KP) must strengthen its digital communication systems and adopt more robust traceability standards to reinforce trust in the global diamond certification system, according to KP 2026 Chair Suchindra Misra. Misra, appointed by the Government of India to lead the initiative this year, emphasized the need to modernise the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to address emerging

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International Gold News

Burkina Faso Moves to Increase State Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine Amid West African Resources Expansion Plans

Burkina Faso Seeks 40% Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as West African Resources Suspends Trading Over Ownership Shift Burkina Faso has notified West African Resources Limited of its intention to increase the state’s stake in the Kiaka gold mine from 15% to 40%, marking a significant escalation in government participation in one of West Africa’s key gold assets. The development comes as the Australian-listed mining company prepares for a sharp increase in production across its

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International News Oil

Africa’s Strategic Rise as Global Energy and Shipping Routes Shift Away from the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Push Global Trade Toward Africa’s Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Atlantic Shipping Corridors Africa is emerging as an increasingly important player in global energy and maritime logistics as ongoing disruptions in the Middle East drive a significant rerouting of international shipping away from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints. Recent shipping data indicates that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by

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Oil Gas International News

Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector Enters New Investment Phase with Planned Sintana Energy NSX Listing

Namibia Oil and Gas Sector Advances as Sintana Energy Plans Secondary Listing on NSX to Boost Local Investment Participation Namibia’s oil and gas industry is entering a new phase of financial development following the planned secondary listing of Sintana Energy on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move widely seen as a milestone for local capital market participation in the country’s emerging upstream energy sector. The listing, announced at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)

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International Energy News

AfDB Boosts Uganda Rural Electrification Drive with €7.33 Million in Additional Financing

African Development Bank Approves €7.33 Million for Uganda Rural Electricity Project to Expand Access and Complete Compensation Payments The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an additional €7.33 million in financing to complete compensation payments for communities affected by the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project (UREAP) Phase I. Approved on 7 April, the funding is intended to close existing financing gaps, ensure full compensation for project-affected persons, and support the completion of outstanding environmental

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Corporate News International Oil

TotalEnergies Expands African Energy Push as Namibia Emerges as Key Offshore Oil Frontier

TotalEnergies Boosts Africa Exploration Strategy as Namibia Offshore Oil Projects Advance Toward 2026 Investment Decision TotalEnergies is accelerating its global exploration strategy, investing approximately $1 billion annually in new energy developments as it strengthens its upstream portfolio across key regions, including Africa. The company says its long-term growth depends not only on capital investment but also on building strong partnerships, trust, and sustained collaboration with host governments and local communities. Namibia Emerges as a Strategic

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International News Oil Petroleum

Uganda Targets 10% GDP Growth on Oil Start as Infrastructure and Timeline Challenges Persist

Uganda Eyes Double-Digit GDP Growth from Oil Production Despite Pipeline Delays and 2027 Output Risks Uganda is projecting that its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could grow by more than 10% once commercial oil production begins, according to government statements shared on X. The state also announced it has allocated UGX 24.3 billion (approximately $6.57 million) to accelerate preparations for production. The government maintains that oil output could begin this year, marking a major milestone in

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Diamonds International News

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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Corporate News International Oil Petroleum

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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