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Ghana: Aker Energy on course to finding solution for Pecan field development

Aker Energy Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to finding a solution that will allow for the commencement of a phased development of the Pecan field offshore Ghana.   In March, Aker Energy announced that a final investment decision (FID) for the Pecan field development project had been placed on hold, postponing the project. While no […]

Mauritania: Reporters without Borders blasts internet blackout in wake of elections

Reporters without Borders (RSF) has condemned the cutting off of internet in Mauritania as part of moves to suppress protests that erupted following the victory of the ruling regime’s candidate at Saturday presidential elections. Mauritanian authorities suspended the internet service in the country right after the national electoral commission declared the victory of former General […]

Africa’s total exports surge by 17% in 2023, yet its global share is still less than 3% — report

Africa’s exports increased by 16.8% in 2023 compared with a year earlier, reaching US$665.4 billion, whereby this significant growth was primarily driven by minerals and IT services, according to a recently published Africa Export Competitiveness Report 2023. According to the report, the world economy recovered considerably from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2023, as the total […]