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DRC Finalises Division of Cuvette Centrale with 52 New Oil Exploration Blocks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially opened 52 new oil exploration blocks in the Cuvette Centrale sedimentary basin, according to a recent announcement by Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo. This marks the completion of the basin’s division into exploration zones. The process was carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Environment to ensure that boundaries of protected areas were respected. The newly designated blocks add to the three exploration areas previously

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International Energy News

Namibia Eyes Energy Export Leadership and Regional Security

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the country’s ambition to become a major power exporter and a driving force behind Africa’s collective energy security. Speaking at the official opening of the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference, President Nandi-Ndaitwah—represented by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare—called for deeper collaboration between government, academia, and industry. “Our goal is to export power, strategic energy commodities, and foster knowledge partnerships, while promoting regional integration and enhancing Africa’s collective energy security,” she

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International Gold News

Ghana Expands Gold Purchase Program with Nine More Mining Companies to Bolster Reserves

Ghana has secured agreements with nine additional mining companies to purchase 20% of their gold production, strengthening a government-backed program aimed at increasing the country’s gold reserves and stabilizing the national currency. This move builds on a 2022 initiative, in which major producers including Gold Fields, Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Asanko Mining agreed to sell a portion of their annual output to the Bank of Ghana, with payments settled in Ghanaian cedis. As a result

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International Gas News

Morocco Launches LNG Terminal Project to Support Energy Transition and Regional Connectivity

Morocco’s Ministry of Energy has issued an expression of interest for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Port of Nador, marking the first phase of a tender process aimed at strengthening the country’s energy infrastructure. The proposed terminal will include a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and will be connected to a planned pipeline stretching south to Dakhla, eventually linking to the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, which will span 13

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Local Infrastructure News Oil

Angola Accelerates Refinery Projects to Cut Fuel Imports

The Angolan government is fast-tracking the construction of new oil refineries in Cabinda, Lobito, and Soyo as part of a broader effort to reduce the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products. Speaking at the forum “50 Years of Oil Production and Its Impact on National Development” in Luanda, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, stated that imported fuels currently account for 80% of domestic consumption. He explained that the government’s strategy includes

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International News Oil

Afreximbank Launches $3 Billion Revolving Fund to Boost Africa’s Oil Refining Capacity

Afreximbank has launched a $3 billion Revolving Intra-African Oil Trade Financing Programme to address Africa’s heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum, which costs around $30 billion annually due to limited local refining capacity. The initiative aims to support African and Caribbean oil buyers in sourcing refined products while promoting regional refining development. This revolving facility is expected to finance between $10 billion and $14 billion in intra-African petroleum imports over time. It aligns with the

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International News Renewable Energy

ACO, Sungrow, and Tongwei Partner for 75 MW Solar Projects to Support Egypt’s Vision 2030

Arab Consulting Office (ACO) has partnered with global tech leaders Sungrow and Tongwei to sign a framework agreement with IRSC for the development of 75 MW of solar projects across Egypt. This collaboration establishes a long-term partnership, leveraging Tongwei’s high-efficiency PV modules and Sungrow’s advanced inverters and energy storage systems. The solar projects are set to boost Egypt’s renewable energy capacity, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 targets. This initiative also serves as a model

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Local News Transport and Logistics

Angola Seeks Private Sector Support to Expand Electrification and Boost Economic Corridors

The Angolan government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing the country’s electrification rate by fostering public-private partnerships, with strategic backing from the World Bank (WB). Finance Minister Vera Daves highlighted this objective during the ANSA constituency technical meeting — comprising Angola, Nigeria, and South Africa — held with World Bank partners on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the WB and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C. Minister Daves stated that the government

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International Gas News

U.S. Shows Interest in Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Amid Growing Competition with China

The United States has expressed interest in investing in Africa’s most ambitious gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigeria to Morocco. Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, revealed the U.S. interest, highlighting the potential for American involvement in the project. . According to The Cable, Minister Edun disclosed this development in a statement summarizing outcomes from the ministry’s bilateral engagements during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank

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Diamonds Local News

African Diamond Producers Struggle as Global Prices Plunge

Several African economies are feeling the strain from a sharp decline in global diamond prices. According to multiple reliable sources, diamond prices have dropped by more than 25% since 2022, impacting major African producers such as Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. The main factor behind the prolonged fall in demand and prices is the growing popularity of synthetic diamonds, which are increasingly preferred for jewelry production. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been less affected,

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