Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has officially declared the commercial viability of the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries, marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest to expand its hydrocarbon sector and strengthen energy security. The announcement was made by a joint venture comprising Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Ltd, Vitol Upstream Tano…
Baltasar Engonga—once the powerful Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF)—is back in the spotlight. But this time, it’s not just for the hundreds of leaked sex tapes that shocked the world last year. Engonga, a nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and a senior member of the ruling Democratic Party, is…
U.S. President Donald Trump will host five African heads of state next week, July 9–11, in Washington for a high-profile summit centered on “commercial opportunities,” according to a senior White House official. The visit comes at a politically charged time: Trump’s administration has recently imposed new tariffs on multiple African countries and extended travel bans…
India has deployed a team of geologists to Zambia to explore vast deposits of copper and cobalt, two essential raw materials driving the global energy transition, according to Indian government sources. The exploration marks a significant step in India’s broader strategy to diversify and secure its critical mineral supply chain, especially as demand for electric…
Guinea’s bauxite exports hit a record 48.6 million metric tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% increase year-over-year—even as regulatory crackdowns sidelined major players in the sector. Official data from the country’s Ministry of Mines and Geology, obtained by Reuters, underscores the remarkable resilience of Guinea’s mining industry amid shifting global trade…
Namibia has officially launched its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the shipment of 45,000 tonnes of salt to Nigeria, marking a historic milestone in the continent’s efforts to build a unified African market. The shipment, produced by Walvis Bay Salt Holdings, departed from Namibia’s main port city of Walvis Bay…
A war of words has erupted between President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with Trump launching a scathing attack that suggests Musk’s electric vehicle and space ventures are propped up by massive government handouts. In a late-night social media post, Trump even hinted that if subsidies were to disappear, Musk might “head back…
Milk is more than just a dietary staple—it’s a global industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. In 2025, worldwide milk production continues to surge, driven by population growth, rising incomes, and increasing demand for dairy products. According to the latest data, these are the Top 10 Milk-Producing Countries in 2025, measured by annual production…
Dangote Group has announced it will begin direct delivery of refined petroleum products nationwide starting August 15, 2025, using a new fleet of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks. The initiative—backed by a staggering ₦720 billion investment—is poised to dramatically reduce fuel transportation costs, cut emissions, and improve supply reliability, especially in underserved areas. With…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has confirmed his intention to seek a seventh term in the country’s upcoming January 2026 elections, stating that his candidacy is driven by the need to protect the “national interest” and uphold the ideology of his ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, is already…