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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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International News Oil

Zambia’s Energy Ministry Opens Bidding for Tazama Pipeline Access

The Ministry of Energy has officially opened the bidding process for oil marketing companies (OMCs) seeking access to the Tazama pipeline. This follows the successful completion of a review of the guidelines governing the Tazama Pipeline Open Access Framework. According to Principal Public Relations Officer Bob Sianjalika, both local and foreign OMCs are now invited to submit their bids for the use of the pipeline to transport diesel from Dar es Salaam to Zambia. The

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Diamonds International News

Vast Resources Announces Release of Historic Diamond Parcel Held by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

Aim-listed Vast Resources has announced the release of a historic diamond parcel that had been held in safekeeping at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe by order of the country’s Supreme Court since early 2010. The diamonds are now under the company’s custody and have been sent to its nominated tender house in Dubai for cleaning and re-sorting, ahead of the sales process, which is expected to commence within a month. Upon completion of the sale,

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International News Renewable Energy

Algeria Partners with China’s LONGi to Boost Domestic Solar Panel Production

Algeria is set to launch a strategic partnership with China aimed at revolutionizing its renewable energy sector through local solar panel manufacturing. The upcoming investment agreement is expected to mark a significant step toward expanding the country’s clean energy capacity and reducing reliance on imported technology. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Industry, local industrial group Elec will sign a cooperation deal this week with Chinese solar giant LONGi Green Energy Technology

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International News Oil

Turkey’s Tüpraş Boosts Nigerian Oil Exports Amid Diversification of Supply Sources

Turkey’s largest oil refinery, Tüpraş, has emerged as a new buyer of Nigerian crude, placing fresh orders for cargoes scheduled for delivery in March and April. This marks a significant boost for Nigeria’s oil export ambitions as the country seeks to ramp up production and increase foreign exchange earnings. The transaction, tracked by global commodity data firm Kpler, confirms shipments to Tüpraş but does not specify the exact volumes. The deliveries, expected over a two-month

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International News Oil

Kuwait’s IPG Wins $50 Million Oil Infrastructure Contracts in Sudan and Mozambique

Kuwait’s Independent Petroleum Group (IPG) has secured two major oil infrastructure contracts in Sudan and Mozambique, with a combined value of approximately $50 million. In a statement to the stock exchange, IPG confirmed that the Port Sudan project, located along the Red Sea, involves the construction of oil storage tanks valued at nearly $30 million. The second contract, awarded in Matola, near Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, focuses on the construction of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks.

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Oil Expos & Events Gas News

Libya Courts Global Investors with 22 Oil and Gas Blocks at Istanbul Forum

Libya hosted a high-level promotional forum in Istanbul to attract international investors to its latest bid round for oil and gas exploration and production. The event showcased 22 blocks—11 onshore and 11 offshore—covering a vast area of 235,267 km². The Istanbul roadshow follows similar investor engagement events held earlier in Houston and London, after the official launch of the bid round on March 3. Libya is offering the blocks under improved Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs),

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International Gas News

Mozambique and South Korea Partner to Expand Vehicular Gas Use

A delegation of South Korean experts met with the Mozambican government on Monday, October 14, in Maputo for a seminar focused on promoting the widespread use of vehicular natural gas. The initiative comes at a critical time, as Mozambique faces ongoing challenges with liquid fuel imports. Opening the seminar, South Korean Ambassador Bok-won Kang expressed his country’s pride in supporting Mozambique’s efforts to adopt cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. He noted that South Korean

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