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Uganda: Why Uganda’s Oil Story Is Incomplete Without President Museveni
[Independent (Kampala)] "Uganda's oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations."
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.
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.
South Africa: Wild Coast Communities and Environmental Organisations Optimistic as Judgment is Reserved in Shell Case
[Natural Justice] 16 September 2025, Johannesburg: On Tuesday, judgment was reserved in the Constitutional Court case brought by communities along the Wild Coast and environmental organisations against oil companies, Shell and Impact Africa. Both planned to explore for oil and gas off the coastline of the Wild Coast based on an exploration right received in 2014.
South Africa: Mfuleni Taxi Users Affected by Route Ban – South African News Briefs – September 17, 2025
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Nigeria: Reforms in Oil, Gas Sector Have Delivered $18bn Fdps in 2025 – NUPRC
[This Day] The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has said that the country's reform agenda delivered 28 Field Development Plans (FDPs) valued at $18.2 billion in investment commitments in 2025 alone.
South Africa: Activists March Against Shell’s Oil Exploration
[GroundUp] Shell says it has spent over R1-billion and is not responsible for failures in consultations with affected Wild Coast communities
Gambia: Finance Minister Responds to $30 Million Oil Scandal Report
[Foroyaa] Finance Minister Seedy Keita on Monday responded to Parliament's report on the $30 million petroleum scandal, acknowledging widespread governance failures but insisting that the most serious allegations of bribery, tax evasion, and money laundering could not be proven.