Angola Contributes 9% to Global Kimberley Process Diamond Trade in 2024

Angola accounted for 9% of the diamonds traded globally by countries participating in the Kimberley Process during the 2024 fiscal year, according to the National Commission’s (CNPK) Balance of Actions and Perspectives Report for the 2023/2024 Sector Development Plan. The report indicates that Angola sold 9,754,309.81 carats during the period, valued at $1.5 billion, with an average price of $157.06 per carat. The CNPK’s data shows that total global production for the same period reached

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NNPC Refutes Shutdown Rumors for Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has debunked rumors circulating in local media that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, re-streamed two months ago after a $1.5 billion rehabilitation, has ceased operations. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, dismissed the claims as “totally false,” stating that the refinery remains fully operational. He noted, “Preparation for the day’s loading operation is ongoing.” Soneye described the reports as deliberate attempts to create artificial scarcity and

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Aliko Dangote Explains Nigeria’s Surprising Fuel Price Drop

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, owner of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, has shed light on the recent drop in fuel prices across Nigeria, following a year of steady increases. Speaking on Arise TV, Dangote emphasized that the price reduction was driven by market dynamics rather than any deliberate effort by marketers to provide festive season relief. Dangote explained, “The price reduction is a response to the market, let me just put it that way. It

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Infinity Power and Pele Green Energy Secure 1.28 GW in South African Solar Projects

Infinity Power, in partnership with Pele Green Energy, has been awarded six solar projects with a combined capacity of 1.28 GW under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Seventh Round. This achievement will triple Infinity Power’s current generation capacity in South Africa, supporting its ambitious goal to deploy 10 GW of renewable energy across Africa by 2030. Expanding South Africa’s Renewable Energy Landscape The six solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a

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Chad Advances Renewable Energy with €28 Million Solar Power Initiative

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved €28 million in funding to develop solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad, as part of its Desert to Power program. This initiative aims to expand energy access across Africa while supporting Chad’s transition to renewable energy. The financing includes €20 million in direct support—a combination of loans and grants from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa—and €8 million in financial guarantees. These guarantees are equally

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Congo Advances Refining and Gas Sector with Strategic Investments

The Congolaise de Raffinage (CORAF), a subsidiary of the state-owned Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), operates Congo’s sole refinery in Pointe-Noire. Processing one million tons of crude oil annually, CORAF produces finished products like butane gas, gasoline, kerosene, light diesel, and heavy fuel oil, meeting approximately 70% of the country’s refined petroleum needs. The refinery sources most of its crude oil from the Djeno terminal, located south of Pointe-Noire. This terminal, handling 95%

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Egypt Secures $275 Million for Africa’s Largest Wind Farm

Egypt has obtained $275 million in funding to construct and operate the continent’s largest wind farm, the Suez Wind Project. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) contributed $200 million, with an additional $75 million provided by Arab Bank and Standard Chartered. The project is co-financed by multiple international organizations, including the African Development Bank, British International Investment, Germany’s Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, Opec Fund for International Development, and the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation. Situated

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Libya’s NOC Surpasses Oil Production Target, Eyes Future Growth

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced that daily crude oil production has exceeded its annual target, reaching an impressive 1,405,609 barrels of crude oil, alongside 52,633 barrels of condensates. This milestone highlights the unwavering dedication and resilience of workers at production sites across the nation, despite challenges such as delays in approving the 2024 budget. In a statement celebrating the achievement, the NOC credited the collaborative efforts of its workforce and partners and outlined

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Angola and Oman Forge Energy and Mining Partnerships

Angola and Oman have signed a landmark agreement and two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen collaboration in the energy and mining sectors. The agreement, finalized during Angolan President João Lourenço’s official visit to Oman on December 19, grants Oman a stake in Angola’s Catoca and Luele diamond mines, two of the country’s significant mining assets. The first MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in energy development, while the second focuses on exploring strategic financing

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Dangote Refinery Expands Petroleum Exports to Africa and Europe

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expanded its petroleum export operations to include Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and South Africa. The announcement was made by Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, during a visit from a delegation of Japanese business leaders to Nigeria. Edwin highlighted a recent partnership with Cameroon’s Neptune Oil, enabling the export of petroleum products to the Central African nation. In addition to its growing African market presence,

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