Kenya Turns to Mozambique for Long-Term Gas Supply to Strengthen Energy Security

Kenya Seeks Long-Term Gas Imports from Mozambique as Rising Demand and Global Conflicts Disrupt Supply President William Ruto has announced plans for Kenya to secure long-term natural gas imports from Mozambique, as the country moves to stabilize energy supply and reduce reliance on distant markets affected by geopolitical tensions. The announcement followed a meeting at State House in Nairobi between President Ruto and Daniel Chapo, President of Mozambique, who is on a three-day state visit

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Algeria to Launch New Oil and Gas Licensing Round Offering Seven Exploration Blocks

Algeria Opens Seven Oil and Gas Blocks to Investors in New Licensing Round Starting April 19 The government of Algeria will launch a new international oil and gas licensing round on April 19, offering seven exploration blocks to energy companies as part of efforts to attract investment and expand activity in its upstream sector. The announcement was made by the National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources, the country’s official oil and gas licensing

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Nears Completion as Construction Reaches 82%

EACOP Hits 82% Completion, Moves Closer to First Oil from Uganda to Tanzania The East African Crude Oil Pipeline has reached 82% overall completion as of April 2026, with construction progressing steadily across pipeline sections, pump stations, and export infrastructure in Tanzania and Uganda. The update was disclosed by the project company in its latest construction report, confirming that the 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline, designed to transport crude oil from Uganda to Tanzania’s coastline, is advancing

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Angola Pushes Formal Cross-Border Trade Reforms with DR Congo

Angola Strengthens Border Trade Formalization with DR Congo Through Digital Systems and Regional Agreements Luanda — The formalization of cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being driven by strategic reforms aimed at modernizing border operations and improving trade efficiency, according to Rui Miguêns de Oliveira. Speaking at the 3rd DRC-Angola Economic Forum in Kinshasa, the minister said the reforms align with regional and international commitments, including the Southern

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U.S. Backs Lobito Corridor Concession as Strategic Project in Partnership with DRC

United States Prioritizes Mota-Engil Concession for DR Congo’s Lobito Corridor to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains The United States has identified the awarding of the concession for the Congolese segment of the Lobito Corridor to Mota-Engil as a priority initiative under its strategic partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed on December 4, 2025. Speaking at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C. on March 19, 2026, Nick Checker, a senior official

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Luvo and Yema Logistics Platforms to Strengthen Angola–DRC Cross-Border Trade

Angola’s Luvo and Yema Logistics Hubs Set to Boost Trade and Supply Chains with DR Congo Luanda — The planned logistics platforms at Luvo and Yema are expected to significantly enhance cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to officials from the Angola Cargo and Logistics Certification Regulatory Agency. Mateus Simão, administrator for the Technical Area and Operations at ARCCLA, said the strategic logistics platforms are designed to leverage

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Sonangol Assures Stable Fuel Supply to Angola Despite Middle East Conflict

Sonangol Guarantees Fuel Supply Stability in Angola as Middle East War Disrupts Global Oil Routes Luanda — Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has assured the public of the continued supply of fuel to the national market despite escalating conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted key global oil and natural gas transport routes. The assurance was provided last week by Alfredo Alberto, Director of Supplies and Purchasing at Sonangol, who emphasized that fuel distribution

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BP to Invest $1.5 Billion in Natural Gas Exploration in Egypt

BP Commits $1.5B to Boost Natural Gas Production in Egypt’s North Coast and Nile Delta BP has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in natural gas exploration in Egypt during the 2026–27 fiscal year, signaling its intention to expand operations while supporting Egypt’s goal of strengthening its energy sector and increasing export capacity. The investment will fund the drilling of new exploration wells along the North Coast and in the Nile Delta, areas critical for

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Dangote Refinery Secures $2.5 Billion from Afreximbank for Expansion

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Receives $2.5B Afreximbank Loan to Boost Nigeria’s Fuel Production Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured $2.5 billion from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as part of a $4 billion syndicated term loan, strengthening the financial position of Africa’s largest oil refinery and supporting its next phase of expansion. Afreximbank and Access Bank acted as co-mandated lead arrangers for the five-year facility, which is intended to refinance existing debt and align

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Namibia Advances Review of Venus Oil Project, Eyeing Major Revenue Boost

Namibia Reviews TotalEnergies’ Venus Oil Project Plan, Potentially Generating N$229 Billion in Revenue The Namibian government has begun reviewing the field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, moving the initiative closer to negotiations and a final investment decision. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stated that the upstream petroleum unit within the Office of the President has made significant progress on technical and policy matters, including an initial assessment of the

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