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Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher, Raising Inflation Risks for Africa Uganda Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to Boost Reserves Lucara Reports Lower 2025 Earnings as Karowe Underground Expansion Advances Cascade Natural Resources Boosts Investment in Pensana to Accelerate Longonjo Rare Earths Project Seplat Accelerates Production Growth with Idle Well Revival Program Eni Raises Stake in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field to 42.9% After Engie Exit Nigeria Restructures OPL 245, Clearing Path for Shell and Eni Development Port of Lobito Extends Timoneiro Concession for Towing and Marine Operations Angola’s MIREMPET Assesses Mining and Oil Potential in Icolo & Bengo Province Nigeria to Launch Cawthorne Crude Exports as Output Recovers
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Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher, Raising Inflation Risks for Africa

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Uganda Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to Boost Reserves

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Lucara Reports Lower 2025 Earnings as Karowe Underground Expansion Advances

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Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher, Raising Inflation Risks for Africa

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Uganda Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to Boost Reserves

Uganda Central Bank Begins Gold Buying Programme as Global Prices Surge Past $5,000 The Bank…
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Lucara Reports Lower 2025 Earnings as Karowe Underground Expansion Advances

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Cascade Natural Resources Boosts Investment in Pensana to Accelerate Longonjo Rare Earths Project

Cascade Natural Resources Raises Pensana Investment to $165M to Support Angola’s Longonjo Rare Earths Mine…
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Seplat Accelerates Production Growth with Idle Well Revival Program

Seplat Restores 49 Idle Wells, Targets 50 More as Offshore Output Surges After ExxonMobil Asset…
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Eni Raises Stake in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field to 42.9% After Engie Exit

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Sintana Energy Expands into Angola with Strategic Stake in KON-16 Block

Sintana Energy Inc. has secured a new exploration opportunity in Angola through a strategic agreement that strengthens its position in West Africa’s energy sector. The agreement grants Sintana an indirect 5% interest in the KON-16 onshore block in Angola’s Kwanza Basin through a partnership with UK-based Corcel Plc. The collaboration also opens the door for both companies to pursue additional ventures across the region. As part of the deal, Sintana will invest $2.5 million—beginning with

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Local Gas News Oil

Angola Pledges Support for Namibia’s Growing Oil and Gas Sector

Angola has expressed its readiness to assist Namibia in building its oil and gas industry by leveraging its decades of experience in the sector. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari confirmed that Angola is well-positioned to train Namibians in oil and gas and has already begun capacity-building initiatives. He reaffirmed Angola’s full commitment to supporting the development of Namibia’s emerging energy sector. This pledge comes in the wake of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent working visit to

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Corporate News International Oil

Seplat Energy Revives Over 400 Oil Wells to Boost Production and Drive Growth

Seplat Energy has unveiled plans to revive over 400 dormant oil wells across its assets as part of a strategic move to boost production and reinforce its position in Nigeria’s energy sector. The announcement was made by Chief Operating Officer Samson Ezugworie during the company’s post-Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Wednesday. Seplat currently operates eight of the 11 oil blocks in its portfolio—seven onshore and four offshore. Ezugworie described these assets as

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Local News Renewable Energy

Construction Begins on Angola’s Largest Private Solar Plant in Lubango

Construction has commenced on Angola’s largest privately funded photovoltaic power plant in Lubango, Huíla Province, with an investment of $35 million, the project’s promoters have announced. The Quilemba Solar plant is being developed by a joint venture comprising TotalEnergies (51%), Sonangol (30%), and Maurel & Prom (19%). The facility is expected to begin electricity production in April 2026 and aims to benefit approximately 40,000 households in the provincial capital. The project will initially generate 35

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International Oil

Namibia Targets Late 2026 for First Offshore Oil Investment Decisions by TotalEnergies and BW Energy

Namibia expects TotalEnergies and BW Energy to make final investment decisions (FIDs) on two major offshore oil projects by the fourth quarter of 2026, according to a senior government official. Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, stated on Tuesday that TotalEnergies is anticipated to submit a field development plan for its Venus discovery this summer. Meanwhile, BW Energy and the Namibian government are finalizing plans for a smaller offshore project.

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Angola’s Largest Bank Delivers Strong Results Amid Economic Headwinds

In the shifting financial landscape of sub-Saharan Africa, Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI) has emerged as a benchmark for sustainable growth, institutional strength, and strategic foresight. Founded in 1996, BAI has grown into Angola’s largest commercial bank, driven by disciplined financial management, robust governance, and consistent market performance — particularly under its current leadership, elected in 2021. BAI has steadily expanded its presence within Angola and internationally, with operations in Cape Verde and Portugal. As

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International News Oil

Namibia and Botswana Plan Joint Oil Refinery to Bolster Energy Security and Economic Diversification

Southern Africa is set to welcome a new oil refinery, the result of a strategic partnership between the governments of Namibia and Botswana. The proposed facility is part of broader efforts to deepen regional cooperation in the energy sector and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. According to The Namibian, the initiative was a key topic during Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent working visit to Gaborone, where she held talks with Botswana’s President Duma Boko.

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Shell Pays Nigeria $5.34 Billion in 2024 as It Prepares Onshore Exit

Shell paid $5.34 billion to Nigeria in 2024—the highest amount it paid to any country that year—according to figures released Thursday as part of a UK legal disclosure. The payments, which include taxes and other extractive-related charges, marked an increase from 2023. This surge comes as Shell prepares to exit its onshore oil operations in Nigeria after decades of activity marked by environmental controversies and social unrest. Although the company will maintain its offshore operations,

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International Gold Mining

Namibia Embraces Ghana’s Gold Reserve Strategy to Boost Economic Resilience

Namibia has unveiled plans to adopt Ghana’s widely praised Gold Purchase Programme in a strategic bid to strengthen its monetary policy and revive its struggling economy. The initiative seeks to boost the country’s foreign reserves, curb inflation, and reinforce the value of the Namibian dollar by stockpiling gold as a key financial asset. With a robust mining sector and stable political environment, Namibia is one of Africa’s notable gold producers, and the industry remains a

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International News Oil

Ghana Urges Oil Investment Amid Energy Transition and Declining Output

Ghana is calling on investors to support its oil sector as the global shift toward decarbonization risks rendering fossil fuel assets obsolete. President John Mahama made the appeal during the Africa CEO Forum held Tuesday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. “Oil is in transition, so anybody who has any assets should be pumping like there’s no tomorrow,” Mahama said, signalling Ghana’s openness to increased investment. “We’re rolling out the red carpet for anyone ready to drill.”

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