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DRC
Kinshasa turns to Trafigura for help with strategy to reboot oil sector

In a bid to enhance the value of its oil assets and reduce pump prices for consumers, DR Congo has turned to Swiss trading giant Trafigura for help. [...]

Published on 18/02/2025 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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UBA extends new $65m credit line to Sonahydroc

United Bank for Africa has renewed its financing for the DRC state-owned oil company, but halved the amount it is providing. The funds could be used to purchase petroleum products from Angola's Sonangol.

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Senegal
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Morocco
US-China trade war threatens Morocco's nascent battery industry

DRC
Kinshasa turns to Trafigura for help with strategy to reboot oil sector

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From music to sport, Tshisekedi's soft power plans to take on Kigali

DRC
Perenco hit with two state-mandated audits

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