In 2023, Chad nationalised ExxonMobil’s upstream assets, marking one of the most consequential turning points in the country’s modern petroleum history. The move indicated a decisive shift from multinational-led oil.
In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.
South Africa’s Nedbank Group is offering to acquire a 66% controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group. The 13.9 billion rand (approximately $856 million) cash-and-stock transaction is a strategic bet on.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has formalised artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) through a new agreement to refine gold locally for global export. Ghana is not merely adjusting its mining.
Africa’s upstream sector is entering a more disciplined, selective phase one where capital is no longer chasing breadth, but certainty. Global energy companies, constrained by shareholder pressure, energy-transition mandates, and.
Egypt has received a €1.16 billion tranche from the European Union, marking a decisive step in securing economic stability amidst a challenging regional landscape. This support forms part of a.
The launch of the China–SCO Economic and Trade Exchange Centre and the Guangdong and Macao Development Platform in Guangzhou marks a shift in how Zambia intends to engage with China:.
Djibouti’s economy continues to chart a path of steady expansion amid persistent regional and fiscal challenges. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission concluded in January 2026,.
Nigeria has officially launched its National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s climate strategy and economic diversification agenda. Expected to generate between $2.5 billion and.
Zimbabwe is entering a potentially transformative moment as Caledonia Mining Corporation is to spend $132 million in 2026 to kick-start development of the Bilboes Gold Project. It indicates a deeper.
