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Nigeria oil production hits highest level in more than six years as pipeline stability boosts output

Nigeria’s crude oil production reached its highest level in more than six years in June, supported by stable operations across oil fields and improved reliability of pipeline networks, according to data released by the country’s upstream regulator on Sunday.

Africa’s largest oil producer pumped an average of 1.56 millio...

Published on Jul 13, 2026

South Africa plans biggest strategic oil reserve expansion since apartheid era to strengthen energy security

South Africa is preparing its first major expansion of strategic oil reserves since the apartheid era, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and protect its economy from future global supply disruptions.

The government has proposed a new strategic petroleum stocks policy that would require the country to significantly increa...

Published on Jul 13, 2026

Israel and Côte d’Ivoire Strengthen Their Ties

The Mayor of Netanya, Avi Slama, and the Deputy Mayor of Port-Bouët, Dr. Emmou Sylvestre, have officially signed a twinning agreement between their two cities.

Published on Jul 12, 2026

Subnational Diplomacy Across America's 50 States: Spotlight on California

California has become the latest example of how subnational diplomacy is strengthening the partnership between the United States Published on Jul 12, 2026

Ghana Opens Gulf Markets for Processed Cocoa in Push to Move Up the Value Chain

Ghana is expanding its strategy to add more value to its cocoa industry after the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), the marketing subsidiary of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), secured export agreements with partners in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for semi-processed cocoa products.

The agreements mark a significant step in Gha...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Kenya’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Geopolitical Risks and Rising Energy Costs

Kenya’s economic growth is expected to slow in 2026 as rising energy prices, higher production costs and global uncertainty weigh on East Africa’s largest economy, according to the World Bank.

The World Bank forecasts that Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 4.3% in 2026 and 4.4% in 2027. The projection fo...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

ExxonMobil Restarts Nigeria Drilling Operations with $1 Billion Investment in Usan Offshore Field

Lagos – US energy giant ExxonMobil is set to invest around $1 billion in the development of Nigeria’s Usan offshore oil field, a move expected to boost national crude production and send a renewed signal of confidence to international investors.

The project, which involves new drilling activities at the Usan field, is expecte...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and Japan Strengthen Cooperation for Modern and Secure Border Management

 

🇨🇮🇯🇵 Côte d’Ivoire and Japan are st...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Nigeria’s NNPC signs six strategic gas agreements to accelerate industrial growth

Nigeria’s state-owned energy company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has signed six strategic agreements aimed at expanding the use of natural gas, strengthening energy supply and supporting major industrial projects as the country seeks to position gas as a key driver of economic transformation.

The agreem...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Nigeria opens West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant in push to boost mineral value chain

Nigeria has inaugurated what authorities describe as the largest lithium processing plant in West Africa, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to move beyond raw mineral exports and develop a domestic industrial value chain.

Located in Nasarawa State, central Nigeria, the facility is designed to process lithium ore for use...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Gambia announces $2 billion Dangote partnership to strengthen energy sector

The Gambia has announced a strategic investment partnership with Dangote Group, led by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, to develop major energy infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security.

According to Gambian President Adama Barrow, the announced investment amounts to $2 billion and includes the...

Published on Jul 08, 2026

Ghana secures $21 million EU grant to upgrade strategic Tema-Mpakadan railway corridor

The European Commission has approved a grant of around $21 million to support the modernization of Ghana’s Tema-Mpakadan railway line, a strategic infrastructure project expected to strengthen freight transport, logistics and regional trade.

The funding, equivalent to about €20 million, will be used to install advanced railway...

Published on Jul 08, 2026