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Congo will audit major mining companies every year from 2027 to check whether they are steering enough contracts to Congolese-owned businesses.

Middle East crude exports hit their highest level since the Iran war began, led by a rebound in Saudi shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House is weighing looser rules on tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, a possible alternative to an export ban as prices climb past $6 a gallon.

Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency has inaugurated a 581kWp solar mini-grid in Kwara’s Oke-Oyi community, powering about 13,000 residents and spurring new businesses.

TotalEnergies and AMNI have taken a final investment decision on Nigeria’s $800m Ima Gas Project, unlocking a 1973 offshore discovery left undeveloped for 50 years.

Oil rose more than 2% on Thursday as US-Iran talks showed little sign of progress, with Brent near $105.51 and traders eyeing a US diesel export ban.

Capricorn Energy has raised its full-year production outlook on strong Egyptian output, as a bidding war between DNO and Genel for the producer rumbles on.

Trump says he backs a US diesel export ban as record fuel prices bite ahead of the midterms, though his energy officials warn it could backfire.

Portugal says its return to power and gas grid operator REN will not affect China State Grid’s 25% stake, which Lisbon wants to remain a shareholder.

Canada has unveiled draft legislation setting a one-year deadline for major project reviews, part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to counter US tariffs.