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Turkey: Assessing the Black Sea’s hydrocarbon potential

During a news conference at the Turkish capital, the Chief Executive of Shell announced that oil exploration and production possibilities are being analyzed in the Black Sea by the TPAO, a state owned Turkish oil firm, and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L). TPAO and Shell signed an agreement last year concerning the exploration and production of […]

Guelb Moghrein project navigates transition as Mauritania’s mining sector adapts to global pressures

The Guelb Moghrein Mine continues to demonstrate resilience amid global energy instability, maintaining its strategic importance to Mauritania’s mining output despite entering a transitional phase. According to first-quarter 2026 results from First Quantum Minerals, the site produced 2,910 tons of copper and 7,722 ounces of gold. While output remains modest, operations are being recalibrated ahead […]

Faure Gnassingbé to be sworn in on May 3 for fourth term

Togolese Head of State Faure Gnassingbé will be sworn in on Sunday, May 3, 2020, the President of the Togolese Constitutional Court, Aboudou Assouma, announced. Re-elected on February 22, 2020, he will officially begin his 4th term of office at the end of this ceremony, which will be done in the most sober way because […]