Gulf of Guinea oil regains strategic appeal as global energy shocks mount – Carnegie

6 November 2026
A Carnegie analysis says the Gulf of Guinea holds 4.5% of global oil reserves and could help Western markets bypass Middle East chokepoints.

Ghana think tank warns over financing risks of 2,000MW Russian nuclear project

6 November 2026
Ghanaian policy group IPPG is seeking details on financing, sovereign guarantees and risk-sharing for a 2,000MW Russia-backed nuclear plant agreed in Moscow, as Ghana already has CNNC and NuScale-linked projects.

Hungary's MOL secures OFAC approval for preparatory steps in planned NIS acquisition

6 November 2026
The licence allows MOL to move ahead with preparations for the deal, but the final transfer of Russian ownership or control of Serbia's NIS will require seperate approval from OFAC.

Indonesia, Poland sign five mining, EV skills pacts

6 November 2026
The partners aim to do more than transfer equipment and know-how. They want Indonesian staff who can run, maintain and further develop technology suited to domestic industry.

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