Uganda appoints Vitol to market ‘Pearl Sweet’ crude ahead of 2027 exports
Uganda has selected global energy trader Vitol to market the government’s crude oil allocation ahead of planned exports in early 2027, the Uganda National Oil […]
Month: September 2026
US copper imports from DR Congo hit record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026
United States copper imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026 as buyers sought cheaper supplies amid […]
Dangote Refinery launches African share offer to finance $14.3bn expansion
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is offering shares to retail investors in Nigeria and other African markets as it seeks to raise ₦2.15 trillion to partly finance […]
Burundians seek travel documents as Kenya begins crackdown on undocumented foreign traders
Hundreds of Burundian nationals gathered at their country’s Embassy in Nairobi on Monday, September 7, 2026, seeking passports and travel documents as Kenya began enforcing […]
South Africa targets global investors at 2026 AIM Congress in Dubai
South Africa is using the 2026 AIM Congress in Dubai to promote itself as a credible, competitive and attractive investment destination, according to Trade, Industry […]
UN rights Commission begins four-day South Sudan mission amid renewed conflict
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will conduct its 14th visit to the country from September 7 to 10, 2026, amid renewed […]
Sudan’s Burhan, UN envoy discuss detainee exchange and civilian protection
Sudan’s military leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, met United Nations envoy Pekka Haavisto on Sunday, September 6, to discuss a possible detainee exchange, civilian protection and […]
At least 12 countries supply arms to Sudan’s warring factions – US adviser
At least 12 countries are providing military support to rival forces in Sudan, contributing to an escalation of the country’s conflict, US Senior Adviser on […]
AU seeks donor support to close South Sudan’s $223m election funding gap
The African Union (AU) has appealed to member States, international partners and donors to help bridge a major funding shortfall facing South Sudan ahead of […]
Air strike destroys WFP food aid for 5,800 people in Sudan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday, September 2, that an air strike had hit two of its trucks outside Dilling in […]