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5 Little-Known Oil Giants Quietly Shaping Global Energy
When people talk about oil majors, the same names always come up—Exxon, Chevron, Shell, Aramco. But geopolitics and barrel math don’t run solely on brand recognition. There’s a whole class of mid-tier players and state-run oil companies operating...

Tunisia – Less Oil, More Gas: The Limits of the Current Energy Model
Tunisia’s energy independence rate fell to 39% at the end of May 2025, down from 45% a year earlier, according to the Energy Outlook Bulletin released on July 17 by the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy. This decline marks yet another...

2024 WAFCON: Black Queens secures semi-final berth after penalty shootout win over Algeria
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens secured a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Algeria in Berkane on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The match ended 0-0 after regular and...

U.S. think tank identifies Algeria as key to resolving Moroccan Sahara dispute
A new report by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy identifies Algeria as a central player in any potential resolution to the Moroccan Sahara conflict. The report describes Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the most viable framework for a...

Ghana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach WAFCON 2024 Semi-Finals
From Harry Awurumibe Casablanca Ghana secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a goalless draw after extra time Berkane. The...

Trump’s tariffs are sending African countries into China’s hands
Africa is adjusting to the new reality of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with countries on the continent facing some of the highest export charges. But what could become a crisis is an opportunity for United States rival China, which has...
Trump’s New Tariffs: 10 Countries Hit the Hardest
Tariff talk isn’t usually light reading, but when former President Donald Trump rolled out his latest set of duties, the global reaction ranged from stunned silence to diplomatic damage control. These 15 countries took some of the hardest hits,...

Sahara: Tebboune’s Delusional Rant Exposes Algeria’s Diplomatic Collapse
Marrakech – In a display of arrogance and self-deception, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune spewed a torrent of lies and distortions during his televised interview on Friday. The physically slouched dictator, legs splayed apart in what...

Natural Gas Dominance Unchallenged in Global Energy Landscape
With much of the world’s attention focused on wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles, natural gas has grown in importance as the backbone of modern energy systems. It fuels power plants, heats homes, drives industry, and—through...

Ghana reach WAFCON SFs, Algeria out on penalties
Ghana defeated Algeria 4-2 on penalties following an uninspired 0-0 draw in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, sending the Fennecs home despite not conceding a goal in the tournament. The Black Queens now advance to a semifinal...

Black Queens edge past Algeria on penalties to reach WAFCON semi-finals
The Black Queens of Ghana are back in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2016, after defeating Algeria 4-2 on penalties in Rabat. The dramatic quarter-final ended 0-0 after extra time, but Ghana...

Ghoutia Karchouni inspiring Algeria to WAFCON heights; 'Even my grandmother's following now'
Algeria have arguably been the revelation of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and the first-time quarterfinalists have Ghoutia Karchouni to thank for their unprecedented performance. Algeria have been impenetrable defensively -- one of...

France – Retailleau vs. Barrot: Political Clash Amid Diplomatic Crisis with Algiers
Mounting tensions between Algeria and France are exposing deep divisions within the French government, as the case of writer Boualem Sansal continues to stir public outrage. Imprisoned for nearly eight months, the 80-year-old Algerian author had...
President Algerian: Country's Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $70 Billion
[Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:54:48 +0300] Algeria - Saba: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune revealed that the country's foreign exchange reserves amount to approximately $70 billion, while the value of social transfers to support widely consumed...

Analysts Offer Prediction for Next OPEC+ 8 Meeting
In a report sent to Rigzone by the Standard Chartered team on Tuesday, analysts at the company, including Standard Chartered Bank Commodities Research Head Paul Horsnell, offered a prediction for the next OPEC+ 8 meeting, which is currently...
Saudi Arabia complying fully with voluntary OPEC+ target, energy ministry says
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said on Friday the kingdom had been fully compliant with its voluntary OPEC+ output target, adding that Saudi marketed crude supply in June was 9.352 million barrels per day, in line with the agreed quota. The...

Trump’s tariffs cement new multipolar global economy: Expert
Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are not just reshaping global trade—they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy. The shift away from a US-dominated system is no longer theoretical, it is active and accelerating....

Algeria Eyes Upstream Boom After Bid Round Success
Algeria concluded a successful licensing round last month — its first in a decade — welcoming a slate of new players ranging from Euromajors to Chinese firms to Mideast gas giant QatarEnergy. Officials in the North African Opec member were...

Brazil's Mococa Gains Ground Among Arab Consumers
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Founded in 1919 in Brazil and best known for its sweetened condensed milk, dairy brand Mococa has enjoyed the trust of Brazilian consumers for many years and is now working to win the loyalty...

Oil Refining Market To Reach USD 72.98 Billion By 2030 Driven By Growing Energy Demand And Shifts In Fuel Standards Mordor Intelligence
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Oil Refining Market"Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the Oil Refining Market offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections. Introduction According to a 2025 report on the...