Energy & Mining
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Global oil prices jump and shares fall as as Iran strikes Middle East
LONDON, March 2, 2026 — Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Brent crude,…
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Five perish in Bushenyi gold mine collapse
BUSHENYI, February 26, 2026 – Residents of Bushenyi district are in sombre mood following a tragic accident that happened in a gold mine in Kayanga village, Kyamuhunga Subcounty, which claimed the lives…
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African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the…
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Africa taps regional partnerships to turn critical minerals into economic powerhouse
CAPE TOWN, February 22, 2026 — As Africa seeks to capitalise on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialisation, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to…
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Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity
KAMPALA, February 16, 2026— Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access…
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Africa must rewire US$ 29.5trn mineral endowment around industry, infrastructure and demand, AFC study says
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — Africa hosts an estimated US$ 29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20 percent of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic…
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AEC endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the continent’s strategic hub
KIGALI, February 7, 2026 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering as a critical platform for investment, partnership and…
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Gov’t and Standard Chartered sign Shs 2.747 trillion agreements to finance key infrastructure projects
KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth Shs 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aligned with the Government’s…
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AfDB approves new programme to Help African countries turn energy promises into power for millions
ABIDJAN, January 31, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a new US$ 3.9 million, two-year technical assistance project to support African countries in the implementation of their…
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Mitigating climate change: Buganda adopts biogas for clean cooking
NAKASONGOLA, January 29, 2026 — Buganda Kingdom has adopted the use of biogas for clean cooking as part of efforts to combat climate change, reduce poverty and curb environmentally related diseases. The…
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