Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war sparked by the deadly confrontation between the Sudan Armed Forces of General Abdelfatah El-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (“Hemedti”). Much of the international news coverage has focused on the clashing ambitions of the two generals. Specifically, that differences over the integration of the … [Read more...] about Sudan’s conflict has its roots in three decades of elites fighting over oil and energy
Africa
Setting the Scene for the Revitalization of Gabon’s Oil and Gas Sector
Gabon is a country on the move. Powered by forward-thinking policies and a cleaner, more sophisticated oil and gas industry, the country is attracting the attention of investors again on the promise of returning to consistent GDP growth last seen in the 1990s. Many of these plans were put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic, which dampened demand for Gabon’s hydrocarbon … [Read more...] about Setting the Scene for the Revitalization of Gabon’s Oil and Gas Sector
Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2023 Kicks Off with Energy-Focused Ministerial Panel
Following an insightful welcoming message and keynote addresses by key players and industry leaders from the private sectors as well as from Namibia’s Ministry of Mines & Energy, Day 1 of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2023 kicked off discussions with an opening ministerial panel. Emphasizing the need to fast-track energy developments for energy … [Read more...] about Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2023 Kicks Off with Energy-Focused Ministerial Panel
Ivory Coast: Baleine Field to Begin Production in 2023
Production from Ivory Coast’s highly anticipated Baleine oil field is expected in 2023. Owned by a consortium comprising ENI, an Italian multinational oil and gas company, and Petroci, the Ivorian national oil company, the consortium jointly operates and manages the field for exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons in the area. Located near … [Read more...] about Ivory Coast: Baleine Field to Begin Production in 2023
Mali : pourquoi la Katibat Macina et l’État islamique au Sahel se combattent dans le Macina ?
L’actualité de la crise au Sahel est dominée par les attaques récurrentes de l’État islamique au Sahel (EIS) dans la région du Liptako-Gourma, principalement au Burkina Faso et au Mali. Cette situation pousse les populations civiles de cette région à fuir les combats . Ces conflits sont la continuité de la lutte fratricide, qui oppose la Katibat Macina (affiliée au Groupe de … [Read more...] about Mali : pourquoi la Katibat Macina et l’État islamique au Sahel se combattent dans le Macina ?
