Liberia: New Petroleum Pricing Threatens Energy Security, Jobs
[Liberian Observer] A government policy meant to lower fuel costs has triggered warnings of a potential breakdown in Liberia's petroleum supply chain, with operators cautioning that the September 2025 pricing circular will push companies into insolvency and leave the country dependent on a single state-run supplier.
Liberia: LPRA Hails Oil Agreements With TotalEnergies
[Liberian Observer] Director-General Marilyn T. Logan of the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has hailed the landmark signing of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between Liberia and TotalEnergies, describing the milestone as a historic turning point for the country's oil and gas sector.
Inmates riot at San Pedro prison in Bolivia over food allowances
Inmates at San Pedro prison in La Paz staged a riot on Tuesday, seizing control of the facility for several hours to demand higher daily food allowances.
South Africa: court denies Lungu family appeal, orders burial in Zambia
Pretoria's High Court has denied an appeal by the family of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu, who wanted him to be buried in South Africa. According to the court, Lungu should however be buried in his home country.
Protesters clash with police in Quito over fuel subsidy cuts
Protesters clashed with security forces in Quito on Tuesday as demonstrations erupted over rising diesel prices following the government’s decision to end fuel subsidies.
Protesters gather outside Windsor Castle ahead of Trump state visit
Protesters gathered outside Windsor Castle on Tuesday to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom.
Kenyan court orders arrest of British national on charges of murdering a local woman
A Kenyan high court has ordered the arrest of a British national on charges of murdering a local woman near a British army training ground in central Kenya 13 years ago, court officials said Tuesday.
Malawi counts votes after tightly contested presidential election
Voters faced a choice between giving President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, a second term or selecting another leader to solve the southern African nation’s soaring inflation, cost-of-living crisis and critical fuel shortages
Nigeria: Dangote Narrates Experience in Uber Taxi
[Premium Times] He emphasised the importance of adapting to new technologies and developments, stating that failure to do so would render one 'archaic'
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Delivers First U.S. Petrol Export to 2 Global Oil Traders
[Leadership] Two top global oil traders, Vitol and North American fuel distributor Sunoco, have received the first U.S. petrol import from Dangote refinery.