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China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
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Angola is oil rich. So why a fuel price hike that led to deadly protests?
Critics say most people in Africa’s third-largest oil-producing nation have not seen benefits from that natural wealth.
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At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say
More than 1,200 people have been arrested since rallies began earlier this week, a government statement said.
Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike
Police say four people were killed and 500 others arrested at protests in the capital, Luanda.
EXPLAINER
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: How much will each country be hit?
Trump held up a reciprocal tariffs chart during his ‘Liberation Day’ address.
DRC and M23 rebels to begin direct talks next week, mediator Angola says
A spokesperson for DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi said the government had received an invitation for the talks.
‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC
Will the US-supported project be a hub for regional trade, or a new gateway to plunder DR Congo’s natural resources?
EXPLAINER
Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s richest woman to ‘dirty money’ probe
Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.
Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting
DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand for DRC direct dialogue with M23.
Angola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil
Investing in solar electricity and agriculture can help the country diversify its economy and uplift its rural areas.
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From: NewsFeed
Biden tours Angola railway project to boost Africa-West trade links
President Biden visits Angola to promote a $550M US-backed railway project.
Published On 4 Dec 2024
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