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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.
Russia plans Africa summit in October as Moscow deepens Sahel ties
Russia will hold its latest Russia-Africa summit in October, according to officials involved in preparations for the event, as Moscow seeks to expand political, military and economic influence across Africa.
ANPG extends TotalEnergies production licence for Block 32 offshore Angola until 2043
Block 32 is one of Angola’s largest oil-producing assets, spanning 5,340 square kilometres, and includes the Kaombo ultra-deepwater project, which connects six offshore fields to two FPSOs.
Argentina is the IMF biggest debtor followed by Ukraine
Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support.
IMF: Africa shifts from external to domestic debt come with rewards and risks
A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development.
Number of people without electricity halved since 2000 – OWID
Most people in the world would think very little before flicking on the lights, charging a mobile phone or turning on a laptop to read this.
Botswana in talks to take 30% stake in Angola’s $6.6bn Lobito oil refinery
If Gaborone secures a 30% stake in the Angolan refinery, its proportional share would equate to around 60,000 bpd of refining capacity, roughly twice Botswana's current level of consumption.
US cuts Nigerian crude imports by 47% in January as Angola, Ghana gain share
US imports of Nigerian crude oil fell 47% m/m to 1.664mn barrels in January 2026, as Angola and Ghana increased shipments and Nigeria’s share of the US crude market dropped to 0.88%.