Nigeria: NNPCL, Aiteo Launch New Crude Oil Grade/in /by
[Premium Times] The Nembe crude was previously blended with the popular Bonny Light grade and exported via the Bonny oil & gas terminal.
South Africa: minister robbed, bodyguards stripped of their weapons/in /by
They "held a gun to my head": South Africa's transport minister said on Tuesday that she had been robbed near Johannesburg in a bizarre attack on the car in which she was travelling.
South Africa calls for comprehensive ceasfire, opening of humanitarian corridors in Gaza/in /by
“As South Africans, we need to raise our voices and call for the following concrete actions to end the suffering. One, an immediate comprehensive ceasefire. Two, The opening of humanitarian corridors [...] Three, all parties to exercise restraint [...], minister Naledi Pandor said on Nov. 07.
Pics of the day: November 7, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Burkina Faso, Russia discuss military cooperation/in /by
The Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs of Burkina Faso Kassoum Coulibaly was in hosted by his Russian counterpart in Moscow Tuesday (Nov. 07). On October 5 Coulibaly hosted Russia's vice-minister of Defense Iounous-Bek Evkourov in Ouagadougou.
Sudan: Sudan Delegation in China Proposes Increased Oil Investments/in /by
[Dabanga] Beijing / Port Sudan -- The Sudanese delegation currently visiting China met with the general manager of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) in Beijing on Friday. Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim put forward a proposal to repay Sudan's debts to China. Economist Haisam Fathi welcomed the visit, stressing the importance of Chinese investments to boost the Sudanese economy, 'yet not during the war'.
Africa: Fossil Fuel Producers ‘Literally Doubling Down’, New UNEP Report Warns/in /by
[UN News] Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Three Executive Commissioners for Nigeria’s Petroleum Regulator/in /by
[Premium Times] The new appointees have to be confirmed by the Senate.
Kenya dam owner to compensate 2018 flooding victims/in /by
The incident occurred in 2018 when the dam collapsed after heavy rains, and water flooded through the fields of a 3,000-acre commercial coffee farm, sweeping away homes and crop farms downstream. At least 47 people including 20 children were killed according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission
Nigerian actor Mr Ibu’s leg amputated after hospitalisation/in /by
"We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad; saying we are grateful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered," read part of the statement.