Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote criticizes Nigerian oil regulator
Dangote accused the regulator of failing to limit fuel imports, which he argues is threatening investments into local refining.
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Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
IEA raises prediction for global oil demand in 2026
The agency pointed to an improving macroeconomic and trade outlook for the changing picture, as well as reduced crude flows from sanctions-hit Russia and Venezuela.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Gulf countries bar Bollywood thriller
While no reason was given, Indian media reported that countries banned the movie Dhurandhar over worries that it could be perceived as anti-Pakistani.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
South Africa may scrap Black ownership rule
The move could pave the way for Elon Musk’s Starlink and other satellite-internet companies to operate in Africa's biggest economy.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Fund managers pause Saudi investments amid growth concerns
While fund ownership of Saudi stocks hit a record high in 2025, growth has tapered in recent months.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Saudi’s ACWA Power eyes China and green hydrogen
The Saudi giant is scaling up investment at home and abroad.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
China calls for deeper Gulf ties, urges free trade agreement
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi is lobbying for the signing of a deal that's been in negotiation for decades.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Hong Kong activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted
Lai has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces to undermine national security, a further sign of the city’s shrinking tolerance for dissent.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
East Asia’s population decline underscores global challenges
East Asia has seen births fall most, while Europe's fertility is also declining.
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