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Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

Angola Grants Somagec 30-Year Power Transmission Deal to Export Electricity to DR Congo Angola has granted Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate an electricity transmission system that will enable power exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, known as the Northern Corridor, will also strengthen electricity supply to Angola’s Cabinda Province. The concession was awarded under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, allowing Somagec

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International Gas News

World Bank Approves $875 Million Package to Accelerate Côte d’Ivoire’s Gas Development

Côte d’Ivoire Secures $875 Million World Bank Support to Expand Gas Sector and Boost Energy Security Côte d’Ivoire is set to strengthen its natural gas sector after securing an $875 million financing package from the World Bank to support gas infrastructure development, investment, and long-term energy security. The funding will support the implementation of the country’s Gas Master Plan, which aims to expand gas transmission and distribution infrastructure while creating a roadmap for future sector

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International News Oil

South Africa Plans Major Expansion of Strategic Oil Reserves to Strengthen Energy Security

South Africa Proposes 60-Day Strategic Oil Reserve Plan to Protect Against Global Supply Disruptions South Africa is planning a major expansion of its strategic petroleum reserves for the first time in decades as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s energy security and protect against future global supply disruptions. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has proposed maintaining strategic fuel reserves equivalent to 60 days of national consumption under a draft policy released

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Transport and Logistics Local News

DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines to Global Markets The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a partnership with Portuguese construction and engineering company Mota-Engil SGPS SA to rehabilitate a critical railway network that will strengthen the country’s access to global markets for copper and cobalt. The project forms part of the Congolese section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic infrastructure route designed to connect mineral-rich

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International News Oil

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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