Somalia: Waters of Wealth – President Hassan Sheikh Visits Oruc Reis As Somalia Completes Historic Oil Survey
[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today paid an official visit to the Oruc Reis, the Turkish-owned seismic research vessel, in a symbolic and strategic moment that follows the successful completion of an extensive offshore oil and gas exploration mission along Somalia's coastline.
Somalia: Somali President Visits Turkish Oil Survey Ship As Offshore Exploration Concludes
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday visited the Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis, which has been conducting offshore oil exploration along Somalia's coast, following the completion of a key seismic survey.
Namibia: ‘Ngungula’ Fuel Worth N$17m Confiscated in Oshana
[Namibian] Over 776 000 litres of smuggled Angolan fuel seized from 2024 to May 2025
Gambia: National Electrification Rate Projected to Rise 90% By End 2026 Says DPs Petroleum
[The Point] The deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines has disclosed that according to their most recent assessment in 2025, the national electrification rate stands at approximately 75% and that this is projected to rise to around 90% by the end of 2026.
Nigeria: FG Intervenes in Sterling Oil, Pengassan Dispute
[Daily Trust] The federal government has intervened in the industrial dispute between Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), it has been revealed.
Liberia: Nocal VP Defends Oil Blocks Acquisition
[Liberian Observer] National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has pushed back against criticism surrounding the recent executive allocation of oil blocks by President Joseph Boakai, following a media report quoting an anonymous oil sector expert who labeled the move as "premature and disruptive."
Uganda: EACOP Partners With Safe Way Right Way to Improve Road Safety Along Uganda’s Pipeline Corridor
[Nile Post] The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Safe Way Right Way Initiative Ltd (SWRW), has launched the EACOP Community Road Safety Project (CRSP), a major step in improving road safety in Uganda's pipeline corridor.
Nigeria: No Final Decision Made On $5bn Aramco Oil-Swap Deal – Govt
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government yesterday clarified that it has not taken a final decision on the $5bn forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco.
Africa: All of Africa Today – June 12, 2025
[allAfrica] Liberian Operator's 100% Ownership of Oil Blocks Draws Criticisms
Gambia: What Are the Facts Relating to Oil Exploration in the Gambia?
[Foroyaa] The issue of oil exploration has become urgent in The Gambia. people are finding it difficult to distinguish facts from fiction. It has therefore become necessary for Foroyaa to conduct investigation into all the licences that have so far been issued to conduct oil exploration in The Gambia.