Congo hints at shifting alliances if U.S. minerals agreement fails.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has indicated it may turn to other global partners if its minerals cooperation deal with […]
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Nigeria keeps Africa’s top oil producer ranking despite falling short of its OPEC quota.
Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer, boosting output to 1.45 million barrels per day in March, OPEC reports. Nigeria
Russia dismisses Trump’s tariff threats targeting countries supplying oil to Cuba.
The Kremlin on Thursday confirmed that it is actively exploring ways to assist Cuba amid its severe fuel shortages, dismissing
US House votes to scrap Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. In a 219–211
Africa’s biggest oil refinery achieves a significant milestone, now functioning at its intended full capacity.
The Dangote Oil Refinery, recognized as the world’s largest single-train facility, is now running at its maximum capacity of 650,000
Libya awards exploration licenses to foreign oil companies.
The move is part of efforts to attract major international energy firms back to the country and increase daily oil
Copper exports from Congo climb 10%, with Chinese firms spearheading the increase.
Copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo rose by almost 10% in 2025, strengthening its standing as the world’s
Africa’s biggest diamond producer plans to increase income taxes as the diamond boom loses momentum.
Botswana is considering increases to corporate and personal income taxes in an effort to offset declining diamond revenues and reduce
Russia and Ethiopia exchange $435 million worth of coffee and machinery in trade.
In 2025, trade between Russia and Ethiopia exceeded $435 million, almost three times higher than the previous year, highlighting a
Richard Gyamfi claims COCOBOD intends to lower the cocoa price.
Richard Gyamfi, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s National Communications Team, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of