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
Cameroon’s Kribi Oil Refinery to Begin Partial Operations in 2026, Nearly Two Years Ahead of Schedule Cameroon’s Kribi oil refinery is set to begin partial operations in the second half of 2026, almost two years earlier than its originally planned start date of June 2028, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security. In its initial phase, the refinery is expected to process around 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day—approximately
Brent Oil Climbs to $65.46 on Iran Tensions, Strengthening Angola’s Export Benchmark The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark used for Angola’s oil exports, closed higher on Monday on the London futures market. Contracts for March delivery rose by 2.49 percent to $65.46 per barrel, driven by growing concerns over potential supply disruptions from Iran. The upward movement reflects heightened investor anxiety about instability in Iran, one of the largest
Lobito Corridor Attracts Over $6 Billion as Global Investors Back Africa’s Critical Minerals Route International investor momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to strengthen, with global financial commitments to the strategic regional infrastructure project now exceeding USD 6 billion. Linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, the corridor is increasingly regarded as a cornerstone of Africa’s critical minerals supply chains and regional industrial integration.
Rising Oil Prices Boost Africa’s Leading Oil Producers Africa’s largest oil-producing countries are among the main beneficiaries of the recent increase in global oil prices, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and escalating United States pressure on Iran. Countries such as Nigeria and Angola have recorded notable gains, particularly in their dollar-denominated sovereign debt. In recent trading sessions, debt securities issued by these oil-producing nations led market advances, reflecting improved investor sentiment. Angolan bonds maturing in
Endiama Targets Record Diamond Production in 2026 After achieving diamond production of more than 15 million carats in 2025, Endiama has set ambitious targets for 2026, forecasting national output to exceed 16 million carats. The projection was announced by Ganga Júnior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endiama, during a press conference held on Thursday to present the company’s 2025 performance results and its strategic objectives for the current year. According to Angop, the
Angola Highlights Mining Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026 The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, will lead the Angolan delegation at the 32nd edition of the Mining Indaba, scheduled for February 9–12, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (MIREMPET), the conference will adopt the theme “Together Stronger: Progress Through Partnerships”, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, investment attraction, and the future
