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- Kenya Sacrifices Domestic Energy Sovereignty as Changamwe Refinery Idles Amid Turkana Oil Exports
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Strategic analyst Alex Munyua argues that Kenya has trapped itself in a cycle of dependency by exporting raw crude while importing refined fuel at massive costs. Despite discoverin...
- Parliamentary Committee Unveils 26 Shortlisted Candidates For National Nuclear Regulator Board Vacancies
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has released the names of candidates vying for community and labour representative roles on the National Nuclear Regulator board....
- President Trump Evaluates Extension Of Jones Act Waiver To Stabilize Domestic Energy Transport Costs
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: US & Canada
President Donald Trump is considering a proposal to extend the existing 60 day Jones Act waiver to facilitate fuel shipments between domestic ports. The move aims to mitigate risin...
- NMDPRA CEO Advocates for Phased Approach to African Fuel Specification Harmonization at ARDA Week 2026
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Engr. Saidu Mohammed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has called for a "pragmatic" and step-by-step alignment of fuel standard...
- "Workers Bear the Brunt": CTU Demands Seat at the Table in Fuel Crisis Talks
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Global Economy
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU) has issued an urgent open letter to the country’s political leaders, calling for a collaborative, cross-party approach to the ongoing...
- Kremlin Signals Readiness for US Economic Cooperation Despite Ukraine Standoff
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Politics
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is prepared to engage in mutually beneficial economic projects with the United States once bilateral relations are restored. W...
- Bangladesh Strategizes Rapid Solar Expansion to Combat Middle East Energy Supply Deficits
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Asia
Bangladesh is facing a severe energy crisis as the Middle East conflict triggers a global LNG shortfall more than double the 1970s oil crisis. Experts are urging the government to...
- Indonesia Guarantees Fixed Subsidized Fuel Prices Through 2026 Supported by Rp420 Trillion Fiscal Buffer
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Asia
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed on Tuesday that Indonesia will keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged through 2026, following direct instructions from President Prab...
- Peter Obi Cites Declining Power Generation and Unmet Promises in Call to Reject President Tinubu in 2027
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Labour Party leader Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian electorate to hold President Bola Tinubu accountable for the country's persistent electricity crisis by rejecting his poten...
- White House Evaluates Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as Potential Partner for Iranian Leadership Transition Strategy
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: FDD
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a strategic shortcut regarding its Iran policy by vetting Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a pragmatic future leader. This approach mi...
- South Africa Initiates Drastic Electricity Pricing Overhaul Amid Rising Tariffs and Widespread Load Reduction Crisis
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that a revised national pricing framework will be released for public consultation within 21 days to address grow...
- US considers lifting Iran oil sanctions to curb soaring energy prices as Federal Reserve warns of inflation
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Middle East
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has indicated that lifting sanctions on stranded Iranian oil could deliver supplies to Asian ports within days to stabilize global markets. Simultaneo...