AE Joins $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project Amid Rising Global Interest

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly joined efforts to co-finance the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, following growing interest from the United States and other international stakeholders. Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Leila Benali, recently confirmed the UAE’s involvement, noting that the ambitious transcontinental project has also secured backing from major financial institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the OPEC Fund, and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Morocco continues to position itself as

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India and Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with Energy, Defence, and Tech Agreements

India and Angola have agreed to significantly expand their strategic partnership, signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering energy, defence, digital infrastructure, space technology, and more. The agreements coincided with Angolan President João Lourenço’s landmark state visit to India—the first by an Angolan head of state in 38 years. During delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the visit as “historic,” noting its importance in deepening not just India-Angola relations, but also broader India-Africa cooperation.

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Shoals Technologies and UGT Renewables to Co-Develop 12 GW of Solar Projects in Emerging Markets

Clean energy company Shoals Technologies Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with renewable energy developer UGT Renewables to jointly develop up to 12 gigawatts (GW) of solar projects across emerging markets. This strategic partnership will expand UGT Renewables’ existing pipeline, which includes two solar parks totaling 600 megawatts (MW) in Angola’s southern provinces. Deployment of these projects is scheduled to begin this year and stems from a collaboration involving Shoals Technologies Group and

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Mozambique Signs Energy Agreements with Zambia and Zimbabwe to Boost Regional Integration

The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional energy integration, industrialization, and sustainable development in Southern Africa. The MoUs were signed during the 11th Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) in Maputo and align with the goals of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The agreement with Zambia lays the groundwork for

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Vast Resources Discovers Over 6,000 ct of Previously Unrecorded Gem-Quality Diamonds in Zimbabwe Parcel

AIM-listed Vast Resources has announced the discovery of an additional 6,055.35 carats of gem-quality diamonds within a sealed parcel previously held in Zimbabwe, following a recent inspection by the Kimberley Process. The previously unknown diamonds were identified during the formal inspection process. The entire parcel, including the newly discovered stones, is currently in Dubai for final sorting ahead of cleaning and preparation for sale. Last month, the company confirmed the release of the historic parcel,

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De Beers to Shut Down Lightbox Brand, Refocus on Natural Diamonds Amid Market Pressures

De Beers has announced plans to shut down its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox, and shift its focus back to natural diamonds as it contends with falling prices, weak demand, and tariff uncertainties. “As part of the closure process, De Beers is in discussions with potential buyers regarding the sale of certain assets, including inventory,” the company stated on Thursday. De Beers first launched Lightbox in September 2018, marking a significant shift from its long-standing

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Angola Spends $662 Million on Fuel Imports in Q1 2025 Amid Decline in Volumes

Angola spent $662 million on fuel imports in the first quarter of 2025, importing 73% of its total fuel supply—less than in the final quarter of 2024—according to official figures released in Luanda. The data, presented on Thursday by the Director General of the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP), Luís Fernandes, covered fuel sector performance from January to March 2025. During this period, Angola acquired 1,147,248 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum products for domestic sale.

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Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric Expands Investment in Angola’s Energy and Digital Sectors

Egyptian multinational Elsewedy Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in Angola, with a strong focus on the energy, construction, and digital sectors. The company aims to support Angola’s infrastructure development, job creation, and knowledge transfer. Speaking to Angop during President João Lourenço’s official visit to Egypt, Ahmed Amin, Elsewedy Electric’s Regional Director, emphasized the company’s alignment with Angola’s sustainable development goals. “We are working on integrated solutions to expand the transmission network, improve

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Ghana’s Gold Reserves Surge to GH₵46.4 Billion Amid Rising Global Prices

The Bank of Ghana has announced that the country’s gold reserves have reached an estimated GH₵46.4 billion as of the end of April 2025, driven by a sharp increase in global gold prices. According to an official update released on 6 May, gold prices rose to GH₵46,086.32 per ounce, boosting the value of Ghana’s reserves. The country’s total gold holdings now stand at 31.37 tonnes, equivalent to 1,008,837.07 ounces, based on the standard conversion rate

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Equatorial Guinea and Shanghai Supezet Sign MoU to Build New Oil Refinery

Equatorial Guinea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese engineering services firm Shanghai Supezet for the construction of a new oil refinery in the country. The agreement was signed on May 2 by Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue and Zhang Jinhong, President of Shanghai Supezet. The MoU paves the way for the establishment of a joint venture to oversee the refinery’s development. Once operational, the refinery will process crude oil for domestic consumption,

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