Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Nigeria licenses 28 firms to capture gas that oil producers burn off
The country hopes to attract $2 billion from the initiative.
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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.
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
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
Kenya to sell $1.6B in assets to plug foreign aid gaps
The East African nation said it would sell almost $1.6 billion in state assets in order to plug a widening infrastructure investment gap.
Semafor • Dec 15, 2025
Weak data sparks fears over state of Chinese economy
Consumption, industrial production, and investment figures all fell short of analysts’ expectations.
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