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Hengli Reduces Refinery Activity After Cancelling West African Oil Cargoes

China’s Hengli Cuts Refinery Operations After Cancelling West African Crude Purchases China’s Hengli Petrochemical has cancelled crude oil purchases, including cargoes from West Africa, and reduced refinery operations as the company adjusts its procurement strategy amid changing market conditions. The company cancelled purchases involving several million barrels of crude oil, including around 2 million barrels of West African crude, after previously securing supplies to support its refining operations in China. The move comes as Hengli

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International News Oil

East Africa’s EACOP Pipeline Nears Completion Ahead of Uganda’s First Oil Exports

Uganda’s EACOP Pipeline Nears Completion as First Crude Oil Exports Targeted for 2026 Construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is entering its final phase, with Uganda and Tanzania preparing for the start of crude oil exports through the cross-border project. The 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline will transport crude oil from Uganda’s Lake Albert Basin to the port of Tanga on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, where it will be shipped to international markets.  Developers

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Local Economy News

DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign Cooperation Agreement to Deepen Financial Integration

DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign MoU to Boost Cross-Border Payments, Financial Integration and Trade The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) and the National Bank of Angola (BNA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial and monetary cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, marking a significant step toward deeper regional economic integration. The agreement was signed on July 8, 2026, in Luanda by BCC Governor André Wameso Nkualoloki

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International Gas News Oil

Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Oil and Gas Cooperation Through New Regulatory Partnership

Mozambique and Tanzania Regulators Sign MoU to Strengthen Oil and Gas Sector Governance and Expertise Sharing Mozambique’s National Petroleum Institute of Mozambique (INP) and Tanzania’s Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Maputo to strengthen cooperation and build regulatory capacity in the oil and gas sector. The agreement provides a framework for technical collaboration, allowing the two regulators to exchange knowledge, expertise and best practices in key areas, including

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Diamonds International News

Dubai Diamond Exchange and London Diamond Bourse Sign Partnership to Boost Global Diamond Trade

Dubai Diamond Exchange and London Diamond Bourse Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Global Diamond Trading The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the international business district that facilitates global trade through Dubai, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the London Diamond Bourse (LDB) to strengthen cooperation between the two trading centres and expand opportunities for their members. The agreement establishes a framework for closer collaboration,

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Local News Transport and Logistics

Lobito Corridor Railway Secures $753 Million Financing to Boost Regional Trade Links

Angola’s Lobito Corridor Railway Project Reaches $753 Million Financial Close to Expand African Trade Connectivity The Lobito Corridor railway project in Angola has reached financial close after securing $753 million in funding, marking a major milestone for one of Africa’s most important regional transport infrastructure initiatives. The financing will support the rehabilitation, upgrade and long-term operation of the 1,300-kilometre railway corridor linking the Port of Lobito in Angola to the border with the Democratic Republic

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International News Transport and Logistics

Zambia Plans TAZARA Railway Modernisation to Strengthen Trade and Logistics Network

Zambia Targets TAZARA Railway Upgrade with $1.6 Billion Rehabilitation Plan to Boost Trade and Economic Growth Zambia is advancing plans to modernise the TAZARA railway corridor, with President Hakainde Hichilema highlighting the importance of upgrading the route to support trade, transport efficiency and economic growth. Speaking at the TAZARA train station in Kapiri Mposhi, President Hichilema said the government is committed to improving the railway, which provides a strategic link between Zambia and the port

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International News Renewable Energy

Egypt Awards $560 Million Contract for Major Solar and Battery Storage Project

Egypt Awards $560 Million EPC Contract for 1GW Solar Project with Battery Storage Egypt has awarded a $560 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the West Minya Solar Power Project, one of the country’s largest renewable energy developments. The contract was awarded to Hassan Allam Construction and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy through their 50:50 joint venture. The project, located in Minya Governorate, will combine 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic capacity with

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International Energy Gas News

World Bank Warns Rising Gas Flaring Undermines Africa’s Energy Security

Global Gas Flaring Reaches 167 Billion Cubic Metres, Matching Africa’s Annual Gas Consumption, World Bank Says Global gas flaring increased to 167 billion cubic metres in 2025, its highest level since 2019, highlighting a growing challenge for energy security and economic development, particularly in Africa, according to the World Bank’s Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report 2026. The report found that gas flaring has risen for the third consecutive year, indicating that efforts to reduce the

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International News Oil

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Rebounds, Easing Fuel Supply Risks for Africa

Record Vessel Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Signals Easing Energy Supply Risks for Africa’s Fuel Importers Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has surged to its highest level since recent conflict disrupted operations in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, offering potential relief for African economies heavily reliant on imported fuel. According to vessel tracking data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and S&P Global Commodities at Sea, 78 vessels transited the strait

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