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Africa Credit Rating Agency created to overcome perceived bias against continent launches October 7
The new agency is being established to complement rather than replace global ratings firms Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, all of which have been accused of bias against African sovereigns and firms.
Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%
The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer.
Algeria, Nigeria offer biggest opportunities in Africa for low-cost methane emissions cuts, report finds
African oil & gas producers can achieve significant methane emissions cuts using existing tech, Carbon Limits says, noting infrastructure, regulation and gas commercialisation prospects will determine the economics of abatement.
Algeria and Namibia exit FATF grey list, six African states remain under enhanced monitoring
Algeria and Namibia were removed from FATF's grey list after strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks, potentially easing access to international finance.
Niger backs Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project amid talks with Algeria to establish export corridor
Global Atomic has renewed backing for the Dasa uranium project from Niger, which with Algeria is exploring opening an export corridor to Mediterranean ports.