UAE Halts Sudanese Crude Oil Shipments Over Diplomatic Dispute, Impacting Fujairah and South Sudan’s Exports The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly blocked several Sudanese crude oil shipments, escalating a growing diplomatic rift between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum and disrupting a key source of revenue for Sudan’s military-led government. According to a report by the Financial Times, the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure imposed a blockade on cargo movements to and from Port Sudan
Johannes !Gawaxab Calls for Extended Royalty Relief for Namdeb as Global Diamond Prices Decline Namibia’s central bank governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, has called for an extension of the royalty discount granted to Namdeb to help the diamond miner navigate a prolonged global market downturn characterized by weak demand and a supply surplus. The diamond industry is facing mounting pressure from the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and a declining appetite for natural stones among younger consumers—factors
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Launches Investigation into Abandoned $35 Million Brass Modular Refinery over Mismanagement Allegations The House of Representatives has launched a new investigation into the abandoned $35 million Brass modular refinery project in Bayelsa State, amid growing concerns over mismanagement and stalled infrastructure in Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector. The refinery, designed as a 2,000-barrel-per-day modular facility, was initiated by Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited in partnership with the Nigerian Content
Nigeria Cuts Oil Sector Signature Bonus from $100m to $10m to Spur Investment and Raise Output to 2.5 Million Barrels per Day by 2027 The Federal Government of Nigeria has significantly reduced the oil sector’s signature bonus—from about $100 million to $10 million—as part of efforts to drive crude oil production to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027. Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, announced the development
Egypt to Invest $5.7 Billion in 480 New Oil Wells to Boost Energy Production and Global Competitiveness Egypt has announced an ambitious $5.7 billion (E£271.59 billion) plan to drill 480 new exploratory oil wells over the next five years, aiming to reverse declining oil production and reinforce its position as a leading regional energy hub. According to the Ministry of Petroleum, the initiative will significantly enhance exploration and development efforts across multiple oil fields. The
Nigeria Signs Agreement with LONGi to Establish 1 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility and Boost Local Renewable Energy Production Nigeria has signed a strategic agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., China’s leading solar panel manufacturer, to establish a 1,000-megawatt (1 GW) solar equipment manufacturing plant in the country. The initiative aims to strengthen local production capacity and accelerate Nigeria’s transition toward renewable energy. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information
Namibia Greenlights 3 GW Solar Hydrogen Project in Erongo to Boost Renewable Energy and Ammonia Exports Namibia has officially approved a 3 GW solar-to-hydrogen and ammonia project in the Erongo region, marking a major step toward positioning the country as a leader in Africa’s renewable energy transition. Across the continent, nations are investing in large-scale renewable projects to diversify their energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. With vast, sun-drenched deserts and low population
Zambia, Angola Deepen Bilateral Cooperation for Shared Development Zambia and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence, and regional integration. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, delivered a special message from President Hakainde Hichilema to Angolan President João Lourenço during a visit to Luanda. The message underscored Zambia’s desire to deepen collaboration with Angola in advancing mutual economic growth and regional
DRC Partners with Hydro-Link in $1.5 Billion Project to Supply 1,200MW of Clean Energy to Copper and Cobalt Mines The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a $1.5 billion preliminary agreement with Hydro-Link, a unit of Symbion Power, to construct a major 1,160-kilometer (720-mile) electricity transmission line connecting Angola’s hydropower plants to Congo’s key copper and cobalt mining region. Once complete, the project will deliver up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy
Algeria Announces $60 Billion Upstream Oil and Gas Investment, Aims to Add 3,200 MW of Renewables by 2030 The Algerian government has announced a $60 billion investment package to expand its upstream oil and gas operations, underscoring the country’s determination to leverage its vast natural resources while gradually integrating renewable energy into its national energy strategy. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Africa & Mediterranean Energy and Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC 2025) in
