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Angola’s growth slows as oil sector weighs on economy

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mika Saito held Angola’s 2025 Article IV consultation discussions from December 1, 2025, to December 16, 2025.

West African oil struggles to find buyers as global surplus builds

West African crude oil sellers are struggling to find buyers

Oil prices edge up after reports of possible US sanctions on Russia, Venezuela blockade

Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday

Gabon plans new housing tax to help tackle rising debt

Gabon is planning to introduce a new housing tax in January

More mega deals coming as chase for scale fuels near record-breaking year for M&A

Dealmakers got what they wanted in 2025: an almost record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a revival in activity during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s second term

BP appoints Woodside’s Meg O’Neill as CEO after Auchincloss’ abrupt exit

Oil and gas major BP has appointed Meg O’Neill, the Head of Australia’s Woodside Energy as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its effort to boost profits and refocus on oil and gas after a detour into renewables

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Angola’s growth slows as oil sector weighs on economy

West African oil struggles to find buyers as global surplus builds

Oil prices edge up after reports of possible US sanctions on Russia, Venezuela blockade

Gabon plans new housing tax to help tackle rising debt

More mega deals coming as chase for scale fuels near record-breaking year for M&A

BP appoints Woodside’s Meg O’Neill as CEO after Auchincloss’ abrupt exit

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