Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1989, Tobias Sana, Swedish footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1992, Mohamed Elneny, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2002, Amad, Ivorian footballer was born. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Libya’s OLA Energy Finalizes Major Acquisition of TotalEnergies’ Ethiopian Assets
The Libyan OLA Energy Group has signed a full acquisition agreement for the Ethiopian assets of the French-owned TotalEnergies. This agreement, finalized in Paris, transfers ownership of nearly 120 fuel stations and a critical 13,000-cubic-meter fuel storage terminal. This move has enabled the Libyan government-backed company to become the largest foreign operator in Ethiopia’s retail []
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Africa Intelligence
· Jun 25, 2026
Libya : Major oil companies grapple with confusion over concession contracts
The process of granting new operating licences is already proving to be a challenge for National Oil Corp (NOC). Although the Libyan company announced it had ratified agreements on 15 June with Italy's ENI, Spain's Repsol, Qatar's QatarEnergy, Turkey's Turkish [...]
Engineering News-Record
· Jul 3, 2026
East Africa $5.6B Oil Pipeline Nears Finish, With Friends and Foes Watching
Uganda and Tanzania tout economic benefit of 1,443-km regional oil link, but opponent lawsuits continue over environmental impacts.
The Namibian
· Jul 1, 2026
Canadian firm’s offshore oil deal approved
CANADIAN oil and gas exploration company Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas has received final government approval to transfer its stake in Namibia’s offshore petroleum exploration licence 98 to Namibia’s Lamda Energy According to a notice on the London Stock Exchange, Lamda Energy will acquire Eco Atlantic’s 85 participating interest in PEL 98, an offshore exploration [] The post Canadian firm’s offshore oil deal approved appeared first on The Namibian.
Saudi Gazette
· Jul 7, 2026
Saudi government grants Acwa exclusive green hydrogen export mandate
RIYADH — The Saudi government has granted Acwa an exclusive mandate to export green hydrogen and its derivatives produced in the Kingdom to international markets.The company has also been assigned to develop renewable electricity export projects serving Europe and the Arab region.The approval gives Acwa the exclusive right to export Saudi-produced green hydrogen, including green ammonia, green methanol and green fuels, as global demand for low-carbon energy accelerates.Under the mandate, Acwa will also develop projects for the production, transmission and export of renewable electricity to European and Arab markets, supporting regional energy security while expanding the Kingdom's clean electricity exports.Acwa currently manages a portfolio of 111 assets across 16 countries, with assets under management valued at SR468.9 billion (approximately 125 billion), reinforcing its position as a strategic partner in advancing Saudi Arabia's long-term economic diversification, industrial development and clean energy ambitions.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 5, 2026
Iraq Approves Preliminary Agreements to Study Strategic Oil Export Pipelines
Iraq’s Cabinet has approved the Basra Oil Company (BOC), Iraq’s largest state-owned oil producer, to sign a heads of agreement (HoA) and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with a consortium comprising US-based Capital TI and Chevron, one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers, alongside Qatar’s UCC, a Qatar-based energy, concessions, and construction company, to [] The post Iraq Approves Preliminary Agreements to Study Strategic Oil Export Pipelines first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Egypt Approves Four State-Owned Companies for Privatisation
Egypt has granted four state-owned companies preliminary listings as part of the government’s privatisation programme, the cabinet said on Sunday. Three are from the petroleum sector — Engineering for Petroleum and Chemical Industries (ENPPI), Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene Company (ELAB) and Petroleum Marine Services — while the fourth is Maamoura for Reconstruction and Tourism Development. [] The post Egypt Approves Four State-Owned Companies for Privatisation appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "Libya’s OLA Energy Finalizes Major Acquisition of TotalEnergies’ Ethiopian Assets": Africa Intelligence — Libya : Major oil companies grapple with confusion over concession contracts. Engineering News-Record — East Africa $5.6B Oil Pipeline Nears Finish, With Friends and Foes Watching . The Namibian — Canadian firm’s offshore oil deal approved. Saudi Gazette — Saudi government grants Acwa exclusive green hydrogen export mandate. Egypt Oil & Gas — Iraq Approves Preliminary Agreements to Study Strategic Oil Export Pipelines. Voice of Nigeria — Egypt Approves Four State-Owned Companies for Privatisation