Nigeria: We Are Under Attack At NNPC – Ojulari/in /by
[Premium Times] In recent times, the NNPC Ltd has faced intense scrutiny, with protesters demanding the resignation of Mr Ojulari over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
South Africa: New Oil Transfer Regulations a ‘Lifeline for Penguins’, Says Minister/in /by
[GroundUp] But bird conservation organisations fear that the regulations will be ineffective
Nigeria: Niger Delta Coalition Backs NNPCL Boss, Passes Confidence Vote On Tinubu/in /by
[Leadership] The Coalition of Niger Delta People for Development (CONFODEV) has thrown its weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, while also passing a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu.
Botswana: Namibia-Botswana Oil Refinery Project Moves to Feasibility Stage/in /by
[Namibian] Feasibility studies are currently underway for a proposed joint oil refinery between Namibia and Botswana, with Walvis Bay and Ghanzi under consideration as possible sites.
South Africa counts down to historic G20 summit as Trump’s attendance remains unclear/in /by
A major question marking the countdown is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will attend. He has expressed strong disapproval of South African policies—particularly land reform—and signaled he might send a representative instead.
Russia slams European push to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran/in /by
Russia, set to assume the UN Security Council presidency in October, has proposed extending the resolution that governs the snapback mechanism, potentially intensifying a diplomatic standoff with European powers.
Israel steps up bombardment of Gaza City ahead of its new offensive/in /by
It says the city is the last stronghold of the militant group, Hamas, and says it intends proceeding with the plan despite international calls for it to desist.
First deportees arrive in Rwanda as part of a deal with Washington/in /by
A government spokesperson says the first group of seven people arrived in Kigali in mid-August.
Gaza: Mediators lament Israel’s lack of interest in truce proposal/in /by
The proposal, which Egyptian and Qatari mediators delivered to Israel earlier this month calls for a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 10 living hostages and the handover of bodies of 18 dead ones
Kobold metals wins lithium exploration rights in Dr Congo/in /by
Officials say the move could help Congo attract more investment and strengthen its role in the global green economy.