Indian Oil Buys Angolan Crude as India Accelerates Move Away from Russian Oil Supplies India’s largest refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has purchased about two million barrels of crude oil for March delivery as it accelerates a strategic shift away from Russian supplies and deepens sourcing from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The purchases underscore Angola’s growing importance in India’s crude import mix, helping New Delhi reduce its reliance on Russian oil amid
Angola Launches First Vehicle Assembly Plant as Opaia Group Moves to Cut Import Dependence Angola has taken a significant step towards rebuilding its industrial base with the opening of its first fully operational vehicle assembly plant, signalling renewed efforts to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported cars and buses. The facility, officially launched in Luanda by the privately owned Opaia Group, marks the return of vehicle production to the oil-rich southern African nation after
Angola Polished Diamond Exports More Than Double in 2025 as Volumes and Revenues Rise Angola’s polished diamond exports more than doubled in 2025, recording strong growth in both volumes and total export value despite a decline in average prices, according to a statement released by the country’s national diamond trading company, Sodiam, on January 26. Sodiam reported that between January 1 and December 31, 2025, Angola exported 23,300 carats of polished diamonds at an average
Zambia Ambassador in Angola Attends Diplomatic New Year Ceremony, Boosts Regional Cooperation Zambia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Angola, His Excellency Reverend Dr. Elias Munshya, attended the New Year Greetings Ceremony of the Diplomatic Corps hosted by Angolan President João Lourenço in Luanda. The ceremony, held at the Protocol Complex of the Angolan Presidency, brought together members of the diplomatic community accredited to Angola. During the event, President Lourenço reaffirmed Angola’s commitment to peace, regional
Botswana Diamonds Enters Copper and Gold Exploration with 7,000 km² of New Licences in Botswana AIM- and BSE-listed Botswana Diamonds has announced the award of eight prospecting licences covering approximately 7,000 km² in north-western Botswana, marking a potential entry into the copper and gold sectors. The licences, which are valid until December 31, 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven assessment of the company’s Botswana-focused exploration database, which spans about 95,000 km². The analysis incorporated
Botswana Diamond Stockpile Nearly Doubles Target Level Amid Prolonged Price Slump Botswana’s diamond stockpile has grown to nearly double its target inventory level as persistently low prices continue to limit production growth, constraining the country’s ability to stimulate economic activity in the short term, the finance ministry has said. According to the ministry, Botswana’s economy is expected to contract by almost 1% in 2025, following a 3% decline in 2024, largely as a result of
African Development Bank Backs Mozambique’s Coral North FLNG Project with $150 Million Loan The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $150 million senior loan to support the Coral North Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Project, a major offshore energy development in Mozambique. The decision was endorsed by the AfDB Board of Directors on 14 January. Coral North FLNG builds on the success of the Coral South FLNG project, which began operations in 2022. The
Kenya Launches $825 Million Oil Pipeline IPO as Government Accelerates Privatisation Drive Kenya has launched the sale of a 65% stake in its state-owned oil pipeline operator, targeting proceeds of 106.3 billion shillings (approximately $825 million) in what is set to become East Africa’s largest initial public offering (IPO) denominated in local currency. The offering is a central pillar of President William Ruto’s broader strategy to divest from state-owned enterprises and relieve mounting pressure on
Uganda Advances $4B National Oil Refinery Project to Strengthen Regional Fuel Supply Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered a critical phase, with the government nearing a $4 billion partnership with UAE-backed investor Alpha MBM Investments LLC, a development that could transform fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. After more than a decade of delays, the project is progressing toward a Final Investment Decision (FID), expected by July 2026, following the signing of key agreements
Uganda’s Gold Exports Jump 76% to $5.8 Billion, Overtaking Coffee as Leading Export Uganda’s gold exports surged by 75.8% in 2025, reaching approximately $5.8 billion, marking a rapid transformation in the country’s export profile as gold overtook coffee as the leading source of foreign exchange. Data from the Bank of Uganda show shipments rose from about $3.3 billion in 2024, driven largely by record international gold prices that attracted new traders into the sector. Adam
