Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
The ‘single story’ of African credit ratings
African credit rating agencies say the “Big Three” overestimate the risk of sovereign debt on the continent because they lack a deep understanding of its economies.
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Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Senegal’s oil output enjoys bumper year in 2025
Senegal’s oil output comes from the offshore Sangomar oil and gas field, which began production in 2024.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
US investors back Nigerian drone maker Terra Industries
CEO Nathan Nwachuku told Semafor that the company would expand output at its factory in Abuja and open a second one in East Africa this quarter.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Gulf countries bet on African mining
The value of mining deals in Africa declined by 79% over the past five years, but some Gulf countries are looking to reverse that trend.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Saudi developer unveils $827M Four Seasons hotel project
The developer, Midad Real Estate, is expanding its ambitions in the kingdom.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Japan begins trial to explore mining deep-sea rare earths
The trial comes as Japan and the West move to diversify the supply and refining of rare earths away from China.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy offers Wegovy weight-loss pill
The Danish drugmaker hopes the new oral version could revive its fortunes, with its share price and profits flagging in the past year.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
US says it will ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil
The US Treasury Secretary’s remarks come as the US presses major oil companies to ramp up investments in the country.
Scheer Post • Jan 12, 2026
‘Uninvestable’: Oil Execs Rebuff Trump’s Demands for $100Bn Investment in Venezuela
The US Energy Secretary denies 'stealing' Venezuelan oil, despite a plan to hold revenues in offshore accounts under US control.
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