Nigeria: Minister Speaks On Claim Directing NNPC to Stop Refinery Operations
[Premium Times] Mr Lokpobiri said the statement does not represent his position as the minister overseeing the oil sector, nor does it reflect the stance of the federal government.
Nigeria: We Built Our $20bn Refinery Without Single Incentive From Govt – Dangote
[This Day] * Says Nigeria needs 1.5mbpd refining capacity to be self-sufficient in petroleum products
Mozambique elections: Frelimo poised to retain power
Mozambique is set to see 17 million voters participate in the elections on October 9, which will decide the composition of 250 members in parliament and provincial assemblies.
Africa: Africa Oil Week – Mantashe Slams ‘Foreign-Funded’ Activists
[GroundUp] Protests held against fossil-fuel industry in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Kenya’s National Assembly backs impeachment of VP Gachagua
44 Kenyan MPs voted against his destitution and 1 MP abstained. If the Senate backs the motion too, Gachagua would become the first deputy president to be impeached since the new constitution was adopted in 2010.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set to Receive 24m Barrels of Crude Oil in October and November
[Vanguard] In a significant development, the Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have reached an agreement to pay for crude oil supplied to the facility in local currency.
Namibia: Modelling Namibia’s Oil Future On the UAE’s Success
[Namibian] The united Arab Emirates (UAE) is often cited as an example of how an oil-rich nation can successfully leverage its natural resources to drive socio-economic development and create a diversified, resilient economy that can rebound repeatedly.
Rabat named World Book Capital for 2026
Home to the third largest international book and publishing fair in Africa, Rabat will kick off the year of celebrations on 23 April 2026, on World Book and Copyright Day.
President Paul Biya’s continued absence in Cameroon sparks health concerns
President Paul Biya's absence from public events, both locally and internationally, has caught the attention of many Cameroonians, with questions now lingering about his whereabouts.
Zambia signs deal with China for its first cholera vaccine plant
Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China to establish the country’s first cholera vaccine manufacturing facility.