Million livelihoods in DR Congo threatened by planned oil, gas projects — Report

Planned oil and gas exploration in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo could expose more than one million people to pollution and disease, according to a report released by the environmental group Greenpeace Africa. The planned selling of 30 eastern land blocks that extend into a famous gorilla reserve would also threaten wildlife and food […]

Africa’s rare earths to boost global supply, adding 9% to market, by 2029 — report

Currently a minor player in the rare earth market, African mines have the potential to supply almost 10% of the world’s rare earth elements by 2029, thereby introducing alternative suppliers into a market currently dominated by China, according to a latest forecast by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. China’s current domination of the global market for rare […]

Egypt, Greece to carry out feasibility studies for underwater electricity interconnection project

Egypt and Greece are working to hire an international consultancy office to carry out feasibility studies for the $4 billion electricity interconnection project between the two countries, Asharq Business reports, citing 3 unnamed sources familiar with the matter. “Selecting a consultant is the most important step of the project,” one of the sources said, adding […]