Libya Oil Output Hits Highest Level Since 2013, Nears 1.5 Million Barrels Per Day

Libya Crude Production Surges to 1.49 Million Barrels as NOC Targets 1.5 Million and Foreign Oil Firms Return Libya’s oil production has risen to its highest level since 2013, with total crude and condensate output reaching approximately 1.49 million barrels per day. The milestone strengthens the country’s position among Africa’s leading oil producers as international energy companies gradually return to its upstream sector. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported output of 1,487,723 barrels per day,

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DRC Government Orders Relocation of Fuel Depots from Residential Areas in Kinshasa

Kinshasa Fuel Depots to Be Moved to N’sele as DRC Strengthens Safety and Modernizes Hydrocarbon Infrastructure The Congolese government has launched a major initiative to reorganize petroleum product storage in Kinshasa, aiming to improve urban safety and modernize the country’s hydrocarbon supply chain. During an inspection visit to the communes of Kalamu and Limete, Minister of State for Hydrocarbons Acacia Bandubola announced that fuel depots currently operating in residential neighborhoods will be relocated to a

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Middle East Tensions Push Global Energy Security Back to the Forefront, IMF Warns

IMF Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Global Oil Supply Shock and Price Spikes Rising tensions in the Middle East are once again placing global energy security at the center of economic concerns, according to an analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published in its Finance & Development section. The IMF warns that any effective disruption or closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most significant risks to global oil

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Zambia and US Expand $491 Million Grant Programme to Support Lobito Corridor Infrastructure

Zambia, US Redirect Part of $491 Million Agriculture Grant to Boost Lobito Corridor and Critical Minerals Infrastructure Zambia has reached an agreement with the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to expand the scope of a $491 million grant programme, allowing part of the funding to support infrastructure linked to the country’s critical minerals sector and the strategic Lobito Corridor. The grant, signed in 2024 under the MCC’s “farm-to-market” initiative, was initially designed to strengthen

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Ghana Weighs Transfer of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine to Local Firms as Lease Expiry Nears

Ghana Considers Local Takeover of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine as Government Pushes to Boost Mining Revenue Ghana is considering transferring control of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa gold mine to local companies when its mining leases expire in April next year, as part of a broader strategy to increase domestic participation in the country’s gold sector and capture a larger share of revenues from elevated bullion prices. If the plan proceeds, Ghanaian mining firms would be required

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Zimbabwe Approves Second Gold Refinery in Bulawayo to Support Rising National Output

Zimbabwe Licenses Second Gold Refinery in Bulawayo as Production Targets 50 Tons in 2026 Zimbabwe has approved the establishment of a second gold refinery to process and handle the country’s growing gold production, according to government officials familiar with the development. The new facility will be located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, and is expected to be commissioned next year. Officials, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the project is

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Angola Increases Diesel Price to 420 Kwanzas Amid Ongoing Fuel Subsidy Reforms

Angola Raises Diesel Price by 20 Kwanzas as Government Continues Fuel Subsidy Reform The price of diesel in Angola has increased by 20 kwanzas per litre, rising from 400 to 420 kwanzas, according to an announcement by the Institute for the Regulation of Petroleum Derivatives (IRDP). In an official circular, the regulator confirmed that while diesel prices have been adjusted upward, the prices of gasoline, kerosene, and gas remain unchanged. The IRDP noted that the

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Gen Z Demand Surge Revives Interest in Natural Diamonds, Offering Relief for African Producers

Gen Z Drives US Natural Diamond Demand Recovery, Boosting Outlook for African Producers American consumers are showing renewed interest in natural diamonds, signaling a potential recovery for Africa’s diamond-producing nations after several challenging years marked by weakening prices and rising competition from lab-grown alternatives. According to De Beers’ latest US Diamond Acquisition Study, Generation Z consumers born between 1997 and 2012 is playing a central role in the resurgence. Although they represent 18% of the

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Mali’s Gold Mining Sector Delivers Record State Revenues in 2025 Despite Output Drop

Mali Gold Mining Revenues Hit Record $1.57 Billion in 2025 Despite Production Decline Gold mining companies operating in Mali contributed a record 888.5 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.57 billion) to the state in 2025, marking a 6.4% increase compared to 835.1 billion CFA francs in the previous year, according to Ministry of Mines data reviewed by Reuters. The West African nation hosts more than 15 industrial mining operations controlled by multinational companies, including Barrick Mining,

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Botswana Rejects Links to U.S.-Targeted Oil Tanker Amid Rising Global Flag Fraud Concerns

Botswana Denies Connection to Oil Tanker Hit by U.S. as Fake Ship Registrations Raise Alarm Botswana has distanced itself from an oil tanker targeted by the United States in the Persian Gulf, saying the vessel was falsely operating under its flag  a case that highlights the growing global problem of maritime flag fraud and its impact on African nations. The controversy emerged after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced military action against the “Botswana-flagged” oil tanker

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