Eight oil and gas exploration projects have been awarded by Egypt to several companies in a statement released from the ministry of petroleum. The decision followed the reception of 13 offers after an international call for tender concerning prospective acreage. Among the companies are British Petroleum (BP), International Egyptian Oil Company (IEOC), a subsidiary of […]
Morocco’s Electricity Utility (ONEE) selected two British firms as technical and financial advisors for its gas to power project. The London-based law firm Ashurst has been selected under a contract worth €1.9 million, while the Emirati branch of the British bank HSBC won a legal contract standing at $7.2 million. The gas to power project […]
At least 21 villagers were killed in armed clashes between Fulani herders and farmers in Kogi, central Nigeria. The violence highlights the growing tension between pastoralists and farmers in competition over grazing and resources. The new showdown took place after Fulani herders sought reprisal for the killing of six of their members by villagers, Edibo […]
