On Saturday, 21 June, the US bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran, raising tensions between the two global powers to their highest point in years; yesterday, Iran retaliated by striking… read more →

Soyabean oil futures have climbed 11% since Thursday, marking the highest level since October 2023. Meanwhile, palm oil has reversed earlier losses to gain over 6% this week, after suffering… read more →

The agreement, signed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukraine’s Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, provides for a “reconstruction investment fund” that will invest in the extraction of Ukraine’s… read more →

BP is expected to announce on 26 February that it will scale back its renewable energy commitments and increase fossil fuel production

Recent leadership changes or upcoming elections in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa will impact economic and trade policy. This could be a tipping point for these countries, either strengthening their trade position or creating new challenges.

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd and Greenergy, a UK-based supplier of road fuels and a major European biodiesel producer, announced that Trafigura has completed the acquisition of Greenergy’s European and Canadian supply businesses from Brookfield Asset Management and its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners.

Nigeria is set to receive a $1 billion loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) next month, as a segment of a wider crude oil.

Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of integrating ESG principles in Africa. Learn how holistic approaches can drive sustainability and resilience.

US sanctions reinstated on Venezuela; Venezuelan Supreme Court prohibits opposition leaders’ candidacy in upcoming presidential elections.

UNCTAD expresses deep concerns over increasing disruptions to global trade & Jan Hoffmann evaluates the circumstances in a briefing.