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Kosmos Energy Agreement to Sell Ghana Business Terminated - MarketWatch (press release)

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 05:06

Kosmos Energy Agreement to Sell Ghana Business Terminated
MarketWatch (press release)
Kosmos Energy is a privately held international oil exploration and production company with a focus in West Africa. Kosmos is led by a seasoned management ...

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Nigerian police torture victims, report says - Boston Globe

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 05:05

Washington Post

Nigerian police torture victims, report says
Boston Globe
The report alleges that police in the oil-rich nation shake down crime victims for money to buy stationery and bus fares, while dual flat-screen plasma ...
Bribes fuel corruption in Nigeria policeAngolaPress

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Where Muslims and Christians Drew Lines in the Sand - New York Times

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 23:26

Where Muslims and Christians Drew Lines in the Sand
New York Times
... and Africa, where warlords, missionaries, aid workers and profiteers battle for oil as well as for souls, Ms. Griswold dodges attack dogs in Nigeria, ...

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Asian interest boosts Liberia palm oil hopes - Financial Times

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 22:02

Reuters Africa

Asian interest boosts Liberia palm oil hopes
Financial Times
In the latest of a wave of proposed Asian agricultural investments in west Africa, Singapore-listed Golden Agri Resources said it was “actively evaluating” ...
Golden Agri seeks solace in LiberiaBusiness Times (subscription)
Golden Agri Evaluates Investment Opportunities in LiberiaFLEXNEWS

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Eni Strengthens Position in Africa - Zacks.com

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 17:51

Reuters Africa

Eni Strengthens Position in Africa
Zacks.com
Eni SpA (E - Analyst Report) recently signed a deal to strengthen its position in Africa. The Italian oil major entered into a definitive agreement with ...
Italy's Eni to take share in Congo oil blockReuters Africa

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First Quantum Minerals Appoints Steven McTiernan as Independent Director - MarketWatch (press release)

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 14:11

First Quantum Minerals Appoints Steven McTiernan as Independent Director
MarketWatch (press release)
... Independent Director of Tullow Oil PLC, a leading FTSE 100 independent oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Africa, Europe, ...

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Tullow Oil Plans Share Offerings in Uganda, Ghana as Development Ramps Up - Bloomberg

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 12:19

Tullow Oil Plans Share Offerings in Uganda, Ghana as Development Ramps Up
Bloomberg
Tullow Oil Plc, the UK explorer with most licenses in Africa, plans to sell shares in Uganda and Ghana. ...

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UK should not put trade with Sudan ahead of human rights - The Guardian

Mon, 08/16/2010 - 16:05

The Guardian

UK should not put trade with Sudan ahead of human rights
The Guardian
But recent remarks in Sudan by the Africa minister, Henry Bellingham, raise concerns that, by blindly pursuing commercial interests, the UK runs the risk of ...

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Research on Spectra Energy and The Williams Companies -- A Quick Peek in the ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Mon, 08/16/2010 - 12:51

Research on Spectra Energy and The Williams Companies -- A Quick Peek in the ...
MarketWatch (press release)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, Aug 16, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.wallstreetequityresearch.com offers world class analysis on oil & gas pipelines ...

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Africa: Keep your climate promises - Times LIVE

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 07:39

Daily Nation

Africa: Keep your climate promises
Times LIVE
About 80 French business leaders including top bosses at oil giant Total and nuclear behemoth Areva are taking part in summit talks along with 150 heads of ...
Nigeria: Jonathan Due in France TodayAllAfrica.com
Sarkozy backs bigger UN say for AfricaBusiness Day
Africa needs a stronger voice in global affairs: SarkozyAfricasia

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A race through life comes to a screeching halt in Fort Worth - Dallas Morning News

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 07:33

Dallas Morning News

A race through life comes to a screeching halt in Fort Worth
Dallas Morning News
He started riding as a boy in South Africa, circling the track at the motor rallies his father drove. In 1983, at age 26, he immigrated to the United States ...

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South Africa establishes new sources - Leadership Magazine

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 06:54

Rediff

South Africa establishes new sources
Leadership Magazine
A development that is symptomatic of the changes taking place in South Africa's oil supplies is the fact that, after years of secrecy, overriding political ...
Nurturing an Indian relationship is in SA's interestBusiness Report

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Prudential, Ryanair, Tullow Oil: UK, Irish Equity Preview - BusinessWeek

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 06:25

Prudential, Ryanair, Tullow Oil: UK, Irish Equity Preview
BusinessWeek
Tullow Oil Plc (TLW LN): The UK explorer with the most licenses in Africa appointed headhunters to find a successor for Pat Plunkett, the company's chairman ...

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Khelil's 'Long Overdue' Dismissal May Boost Algerian Oil, Gas - BusinessWeek

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 04:17

Khelil's 'Long Overdue' Dismissal May Boost Algerian Oil, Gas
BusinessWeek
Algeria relies on oil and gas for the majority of its foreign-currency revenue. It is the fourth-largest oil producer in Africa and the third-largest ...
Algerian president fires CEO of state oil firmThe Associated Press
ANALYSIS-New broom, same policies at Algeria energy ministryForexyard

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Can oil transform Ghana's fortunes? - BBC News (blog)

Mon, 05/31/2010 - 20:37

Goal.com

Can oil transform Ghana's fortunes?
BBC News (blog)
As well as discussing how the country's team, the Black Stars, will perform at the World Cup in South Africa, Ghanaians are also talking about oil and how ...
Ghanaian fans give up trip to South Africa for security concernPeople's Daily Online

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Kenya reaps billions from Sudanese separation plan - Business Daily Africa

Mon, 05/31/2010 - 17:34

Globe and Mail

Kenya reaps billions from Sudanese separation plan
Business Daily Africa
East Africa's largest economy has emerged as the major beneficiary of the expectation that Southern Sudanese will choose independence in January — sparking ...
Africa poised to give birth to new nation, South SudanGlobe and Mail
S. Sudan promises growthBusiness Daily Africa
Many In Southern Sudan Long For IndependenceVermont Public Radio

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Africa Oil to Apply for Listing on Nasdaq First North, Stockholm - MarketWatch (press release)

Fri, 05/28/2010 - 12:37

Africa Oil to Apply for Listing on Nasdaq First North, Stockholm
MarketWatch (press release)
(TSX:CA:AOI) ("Africa Oil" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to apply for a secondary listing of its Common Shares on the First North ...

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IMF Says Mideast, N. Africa Oil Sellers to Grow 4.3% - BusinessWeek

Tue, 05/25/2010 - 17:22

Jordan Times

IMF Says Mideast, N. Africa Oil Sellers to Grow 4.3%
BusinessWeek
... (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund forecast economic growth of 4.3 percent for oil exporters in the Middle East and North Africa this year. ...
Mena economic outlook boost on capital inflowsGulf Daily News
Report: Sluggish Credit Impedes Stronger Recovery In Mideast, N.AfricaBernama
IMF May Boost U.A.E. Growth ForecastWall Street Journal
The Associated Press -Arab News -Market News International
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