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PANNIER: Precarious balancing act for ‘everybody’s friend’ Central Asia

2 June 2023

West might talk tough on Russia sanctions enforcement, but it may have to settle for half-hearted promises from region.

Solution to South Africa’s energy crisis 'within our grasp', former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says

1 June 2023

De Ruyter has laid out a case for decarbonisation to allay South Africa's deepening energy crisis, which he says would restore investor confidence and create jobs amid staggering unemployment levels.

Gabon ship registry doubles as country offers safe haven for shadow fleet carrying Russia’s sanctioned oil

26 May 2023

S&P Global data show 98% of tankers registered under Gabon's flag weighing above 10,000 deadweight tons (dwt) are 'high-risk' vessels under Russian trade and shipping sanctions or have unidentified ultimate group owners.