Sudan’s Gold Production Hits Record 64 Tonnes in 2024 Despite War and Economic Collapse

Sudan’s Gold Boom Amid Chaos: A Lifeline or a Lost Opportunity? Despite a devastating civil conflict, Sudan’s gold production soared to a record 64 tonnes in 2024—marking a 53% increase from 41.8 tonnes in 2022. According to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC), this growth generated $1.57 billion in legal export revenue, providing a crucial lifeline to the nation’s embattled economy. The figures were announced by SMRC Director Mohamed Tahir Omer during a press briefing

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Hits 64.5% Completion, Driving Regional Growth

EACOP Pipeline Reaches 64.5% Completion, Generates $19.5 Million for Tanzania The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), also known as the Uganda–Tanzania Crude Oil Pipeline (UTCOP), has reached a major implementation milestone, with 64.5% of construction now complete. The $5 billion cross-border infrastructure project has already generated over TSh50 billion (approximately $19.5 million) in revenue for Tanzania through taxes, levies, and construction-related charges. Spanning 1,443 kilometers, EACOP is set to become the world’s longest heated

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Botswana Pushes Back on Anglo American Over De Beers Sale Amid Transparency Concerns

Botswana Challenges Anglo American’s De Beers Sale Over Lack of Consultation Botswana has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Anglo American’s handling of the potential sale of its stake in De Beers, citing a lack of proper consultation, according to sources familiar with the matter. Anglo American is offloading De Beers as part of a broader restructuring strategy announced by CEO Duncan Wanblad, following the company’s successful defense against a takeover attempt by BHP Group last year.

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WFDB President Calls for United Action to Protect Natural Diamond Market Amid Lab-Grown Surge

WFDB Urges Global Diamond Industry to Defend Natural Diamonds as Lab-Grown Sales Surge The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Yoram Dvash has voiced serious concern over the rapid rise of synthetic diamonds, warning that their growing market share poses a significant threat to the value, perception, and future of natural diamonds. Dvash described the rise of lab-grown diamonds as a “meteoric” shift. What began as a marginal trend has turned into an overwhelming

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Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt

U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as a powerful lever for economic

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Aliko Dangote Plans to Reduce Cooking Gas Prices in Nigeria by Bypassing Distributors

Aliko Dangote Vows to Cut Cooking Gas Prices, May Sell LPG Directly to Nigerians Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has unveiled plans to reduce the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, across Nigeria. He warned that if distributors continue to inflate prices, his company will begin selling directly to consumers. Dangote made this announcement during a recent tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, attended by both

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Uganda Advances Energy Strategy with New Oil Refinery and Workforce Development

Uganda Partners with UAE Firm to Build Oil Refinery and Boost Skilled Workforce in Energy Sector Uganda is strengthening its national oil strategy by launching a domestic crude oil refinery to complement its export-oriented projects. A new agreement with a UAE-based company will lead to the construction of this key facility, with ownership shared between the foreign investor and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). Construction is expected to commence soon, and the refinery is

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Aiteo Signs Landmark Deal to Build 240,000 bpd Refinery in Mozambique

Aiteo to Build $240K bpd Refinery in Mozambique, Boosting Fuel Supply and Regional Energy Trade Aiteo, one of Africa’s leading energy companies, has signed a landmark engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreement to develop a 240,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Mozambique. The project is set to dramatically increase domestic fuel production, reduce reliance on imports, and position Mozambique as a key energy hub in Southern Africa. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony

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Angola’s TAAG Airlines to Acquire Boeing 787s in $297M U.S.-Backed Deal

Angola’s TAAG Secures $297M EXIM-Backed Deal for Boeing 787 Jets to Boost Luanda’s New Aviation Hub Angola’s state-owned airline, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft and General Electric Aerospace engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). The agreement, announced Wednesday, will support the delivery of new aircraft and spare engines while strengthening U.S. manufacturing jobs and Angola’s aviation infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, the

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Ghana Plans Gold Export Hedging to Safeguard Reserves

Ghana to Hedge Gold Exports and Regulate Cryptocurrency to Protect Forex Reserves and Ensure Monetary Stability Ghana is preparing to hedge its gold exports in a strategic move to protect the foreign exchange earnings that have significantly strengthened the country’s central bank reserves, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama. Speaking at an event in Accra, Asiama highlighted that rising gold production and strong global prices have helped push Ghana’s gross international reserves to

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