Tunisian remote areas are facing significant natural gas shortages due to shipping delays, exacerbated by unusually cold weather, leaving people without gas for heating and cooking.

Mozambique’s president stated that the terms of planned LNG projects with TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil will not be reviewed as the contracts are new and not yet operational.

Nigeria’s oil reserves have increased slightly, and crude oil production has surged by 26% in 2024, driven by a decline in oil theft.

The United Arab Emirates has signed comprehensive economic partnership agreements with Malaysia, Kenya, and New Zealand.

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are concerned that the ongoing drought could significantly impact the upcoming mid-crop harvest.

Mali has started seizing gold stocks at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto site, escalating tensions over mining contracts and the country’s demand for a bigger share of mining revenues.

Zambia’s SEC has sanctioned Standard Chartered for mis-selling Chinese property bonds to local clients, leading to an appeal by the bank.

Ethiopia has launched its first securities exchange in decades, aiming to attract private investment and liberalize its economy under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s reforms.

Morocco welcomed a record-breaking 17 million tourists in 2024, a 20% increase from the previous year, driven by investments in tourism infrastructure and increased air connectivity.

Egypt’s annual inflation rate slowed to a two-year low of 23.4% in December, according to the state statistics agency.

The coloured gemstone producer Gemfields is asking Zambia to reverse the 15% emerald export tax, fearing it may undermine the stability and future prospects of the country’s emerald industry.

The $973 million project, which has faced delays due to funding issues, will see the development of a 203-kilometre (126-mile) standard-gauge railway

The construction of the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria has received a significant boost with the release of a $254.76 million loan from China Development Bank.

Zambia’s kwacha reaches record lows as the ongoing drought severely impacts the country’s economy, currency, and key industries.

Tony Chambers, a seasoned Disney executive, has been named president of the company’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, succeeding Jan Koeppen.

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi visits Namibia as part of his annual Africa tour, reaffirming China’s commitment to the continent’s development and strengthening bilateral ties.

The approval, granted after extended deliberations late Thursday night, provides a financial lifeline as the country transitions to a new administration

Tullow Oil is exempt from a $320 million tax assessment after the ICC ruled that the Branch Profit Remittance Tax does not apply to its Ghana operations.

Uganda’s Energy Minister announced plans for a new oil exploration licensing round and revealed the selection of a winner for a tender to redevelop the Kilembe copper mine.

Senegal and Mauritania have announced the first gas production from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, developed by BP and partners.

President Bola Tinubu announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company in May to expand credit access for businesses and individuals in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Warri oil refinery has resumed some operations after nearly a decade of shutdowns, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to revive the country’s moribund refining sector.

EU wheat prices rose slightly this week, supported by strong demand and Russian price dynamics, though challenges remain with export competition and Algeria’s limited tender.

Sasol has reduced natural gas production in Mozambique due to widespread unrest following the disputed presidential election, impacting gas supply to South Africa.