Your Mid-Week. Africa’s Energy, Critical Minerals and Technology Landscape – AIR-PERT | 11 November 2026
Dear Subscriber,
Please find attached the latest edition of the Africa Intelligence Report – Political Economy, Resource and Technology Update (AIR-PERT), dated 11 November 2026.
This edition examines key developments shaping Africa’s political economy, energy markets, natural resource governance and strategic technology landscape.
Key developments covered in this edition include:
● Nigeria: Approval of 145 new oil well-drilling operations as Abuja seeks to boost crude oil production and attract investment.
● Mauritania: Two offshore exploration agreements with US-based Murphy Oil, signalling growing interest in the country’s petroleum sector.
● DR Congo: Investigations into suspected mining fraud following the seizure of more than 500 trucks transporting copper and cobalt.
● Egypt: $436 million in financing secured for two wind farm projects, reinforcing the country’s renewable energy ambitions.
● West Africa: MTN reports more than 17% growth in service revenue, supported by improved performance in Nigeria and Ghana.
● Gabon: China and Gabon deepen bilateral relations, with increased emphasis on mining and security cooperation.
● Egypt–Libya: Renewed efforts to accelerate cooperation on natural gas, oil refining and electricity infrastructure.
Beyond reporting these developments, this edition examines their broader economic, geopolitical and strategic implications, including the competition for Africa’s natural resources, evolving foreign investment patterns and the continent’s changing energy landscape.
AIR-PERT is designed to provide decision-makers, investors, policymakers and professionals with timely intelligence and analysis to better understand the developments shaping Africa’s strategic and economic environment.
Thank you for your continued interest and support.
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Fidel Amakye Owusu
Africa Intelligence Report (AIR)
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