Uganda: Can Uganda’s Oil Development Rid the Region of Imports?/in /by
[New Times] Uganda's oil drilling efforts are taking shape as the country looks to develop its oil and gas industry. Last week, the country received the first batch of coated line pipes as part of its preparations to export the first barrels of crude oil by the end of next year.
Nigeria: Govt Allocates 48.6m Barrels of Crude to Dangote Refinery in 10 Months/in /by
[Vanguard] THE Federal government has allocated a total of 48.6 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery for refining in 10 months.
Nigeria: Govt, NNPCL, Dangote Plan Changes in Petrol Lifting – Investigation/in /by
[Vanguard] Plans have reached an advanced stage by the Federal Government, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery for far-reaching changes in the process of lifting and distribution of petrol in the country.
Nigeria: Dangote to Get 40,000bpd Crude As NNPCL Quits Off-Taker Role/in /by
[Leadership] The Dangote Refinery is set to receive approximately 24 million barrels of Nigerian crude in October and November, signalling a shift towards utilising more domestic supply.
Kais Saied’s landslide reelection strengthens his grip on power/in /by
President Kais Saied achieved a decisive victory in Tunisia's election on Monday, solidifying his hold on power following a first term marked by the imprisonment of opponents and significant changes to the country's institutions that expanded his authority.
Ethiopia’s FM elected president, replaces country’s first female head of state/in /by
Taye Atske-Selassie Ethiopia's Minister for Foreign Affairs has been elected by Ethiopia's parliament to become the next head of state. He replaces Sahle-Work Zewde. The role of president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ius largely ceremonial.
Iran rejects reports its top general’s whereabouts are unknown/in /by
"The esteemed commander of the Quds force, Esmail Ghaani, has extended his greetings to all conference participants and apologized for not attending because of an important meeting," the host of a Palestine-themed conference in Tehran told participants at the opening ceremony.
Nigeria: Cautious Optimism Amidst Sale of Crude Oil in Naira to Dangote, Others/in /by
[Daily Trust] Sale of crude oil to local refiners in naira has commenced, the federal government has confirmed, raising expectations of lower fuel costs from Nigerians.
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett dies at the age of 26/in /by
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett, who won a bronze medal in the 800m at the 2017 World Championships in London, has passed away at the age of 26 due to renal and hepatic failure.
World’s rivers experience driest year in over 3 decades/in /by
The U.N. weather agency is reporting that 2023 was the driest year in more than three decades for the world’s rivers. The record-hot year underpinned a drying up of water flows and contributed to prolonged droughts in some places.