The Nigerian national oil company has signed a new agreement with Chinese firms in a renewed attempt to revive and expand two of its long-struggling refineries, marking another chapter in the country’s decades-long effort to restore domestic refining capacity. Nigerian National Petroleum Company has signed a new agreement with Chinese firms to revive and expand…
As access to refined fuel continues to be hampered by the Iranian war, one of Africa’s largest economies, Kenya, has temporarily modified its fuel quality criteria. Kenya has temporarily relaxed its fuel sulfur limits due to supply disruptions caused by instability in the Middle East. The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry authorized a six-month…
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday, commencing a rescheduled visit to the southern African kingdom following prior delays. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, highlighting the country’s importance as Taiwan’s only African diplomatic ally. The visit was initially delayed after three Indian Ocean nations denied overflight, a move Taiwan attributes to…
All but one of Africa’s 54 countries are now covered under China’s zero-tariff policy, following the addition of 20 more nations on May 1. The move leaves a single Southern African country, Eswatini as the only exception to Beijing’s sweeping duty-free access across the continent. China’s zero-tariff policy now covers all African countries except Eswatini…
