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Sudan engages Belarus to revive damaged energy infrastructure
Sudan seeks partnership with Belarus to rehabilitate its energy grid amid prolonged humanitarian, economic and logistical crisis.
Sudan and South Sudan sign agreement to secure oil infrastructure
An agreement was reached between Khartoum and Juba to protect key oil installations, as ongoing armed conflict continues to threaten crude flows vital to both economies.

More than $2.2bn diverted from oil in South Sudan, says UN

A UN report reveals that nearly 90% of road projects financed by oil never materialised, fuelling surging poverty amid extreme inflation and poor management.
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Ethiopia commissions Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now fully operational, with a planned capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a key step in the country’s energy deployment.
Renaissance Dam could generate $1bn annual revenues for Ethiopia
The Grand Renaissance Dam, set to be inaugurated in September, aims to produce 5,000 megawatts and could generate up to $1 billion per year for Ethiopia, according to the government.

Sudan warns of Heglig evacuation after new drone strikes

Two drone strikes hit Heglig in August, disrupting the strategic Nile Blend export hub and increasing the vulnerability of Sudanese and South Sudanese oil flows.
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Petronas cuts 5,000 jobs and exposes contradictions in its African operations
Petronas' workforce reduction reignites questions about internal trade-offs, as the group maintains its commitments in Asia while leaving uncertainty over its operations in Africa.
Ethiopia accelerates regional energy integration with Abbay Dam
Ethiopia is intensifying its role in East Africa's energy interconnection by focusing on hydropower and electricity exports to neighbouring countries.

Arrest of South Sudan’s Oil Minister Amid Rising Political Tensions

South Sudan's Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol, was arrested on the night of March 4-5, exacerbating tensions between supporters of President Salva Kiir and those of Vice President Riek Machar.
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Sudan: Fire at a Major Oil Refinery, Responsibility Disputed
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have accused each other of setting fire to a major oil refinery near Khartoum, escalating tensions in a conflict that has been ongoing for several months.
South Sudan Revives Dar Petroleum Operations with 90,000 Barrels per Day
South Sudan announces the resumption of oil production in blocks 3 and 7, operated by Dar Petroleum, targeting 90,000 barrels per day after a year of disruption caused by armed conflict.

The South Sudan Oil Revival: Balancing Economic Hopes and Logistical Challenges

South Sudan plans to revive its oil production, critical for its economy, despite challenges related to damaged infrastructure and ongoing tensions with Sudan.
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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Essential Cooperation for Sustainable Management of the Nile
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam offers hope for Ethiopia's energy needs and challenges for Egypt and Sudan's water security. Collaborative management is crucial to prevent crises in the Nile Basin.
The United States Calls for an International Coalition Against Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
The U.S. administration urges international partners to unite against Iran-backed Houthis responsible for massive attacks on ships in the strategic Red Sea region. Military, economic, and diplomatic stakes are intensifying.

Savannah Energy resumes negotiations for Petronas’ oil assets in South Sudan

Despite initial obstacles, Savannah Energy persists in its attempt to acquire Petronas' oil assets in South Sudan, exploring alternative options to finalize a beneficial agreement.
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African Oil Exporting Countries in Difficulty: Growth Lagging Behind the Region, Says the IMF
African economies dependent on oil are stagnating, growing at half the rate of the rest of the region. The IMF highlights a lack of diversification and investment as key factors behind this lag.
Resumption of South Sudan’s oil exports via Sudan after months of suspension
South Sudan has resumed its crude oil exports via Sudan after a prolonged halt due to technical issues. This restart marks a crucial step for the country’s struggling economy.

Uganda inaugurates 600 MW Karuma hydroelectric power station

Uganda boosts its energy capacity with the opening of the Karuma hydropower plant, financed by China to the tune of 1.7 billion dollars, marking a new stage in Sino-Ugandan cooperation.
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Military tensions paralyze South Sudan’s oil exports
The blockage of South Sudan's oil exports, crucial to its economy, continues due to military tensions in Sudan, involving the Rapid Support Forces.
Ethiopia exacerbates regional tensions with GERD
Ethiopia completed the filling of the Grand Barrage de la Renaissance (GERD) reservoir, increasing electricity production to 1,550 MW. This progress, achieved despite objections from Egypt and Sudan, aggravates geopolitical tensions over control of the Nile's water resources.
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