Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery faces second legal challenge over state stake

2 October 2026
Kenya's consumer federation wants a review of the state's planned 10% stake in Aliko Dangote's $16bn Lamu refinery, the project's second legal challenge.

African fuel importers face tighter Asian supply as China halts October exports, Brent tops $100

2 October 2026
African fuel importers face tighter supply after Chinese refiners suspended oil product exports for October and Brent crude rose back above $100 a barrel

Moldova bets on wind, batteries and new power lines to halve its import dependence

2 October 2026
Moldova has lifted renewables from 3% to about 30% of its electricity consumption in five years and now plans a wind, battery and grid build-out to halve its dependence on energy imports by 2050.

Namibia’s Custos to transfer PEL 90 stake to Chevron affiliate in $11mn deal

2 October 2026
Custos Energy is transferring its 10% participating interest in Namibia’s PEL 90 offshore licence to Chevron affiliate Harmattan Energy in an $11mn deal while retaining exposure to future upside.

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