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Opinion: Strategic Rationale for Eritrea 🇪🇷 -U.S. 🇺🇸 Engagement
Energy "commercial diplomacy" is once again central to U.S. engagement in Africa, especially under the Trump administration, and can act as a catalyst for a strategic rationale for Eritrea-U.S. engagement.
U.S. oil & gas companies’ entry into Eritrea should be deemed a matter of national interest, both geoeconomically and geopolitically, and could serve as a stabilizing bridge in Eritrea–U.S. relations.
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@US_SrAdvisorAF @UnderSecE @AsstSecStateAF @AfricaMediaHub @hawelti @WSJ @AtieWedi @shabait @GhideonMusa @RedSeaBeacon @gdrarr @tn @EliasAmare
#Eritrea #USA #oilandgas #CommercialDiplomacy
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Opinion: Strategic Rationale for Eritrea 🇪🇷 -U.S. 🇺🇸 Engagement
Energy "commercial diplomacy" is once again central to U.S. engagement in Africa, especially under the Trump administration, and can act as a catalyst for a strategic rationale for Eritrea-U.S. engagement.
U.S. oil & gas companies’ entry into Eritrea should be deemed a matter of national interest, both geoeconomically and geopolitically, and could serve as a stabilizing bridge in Eritrea–U.S. relations.
Read the full article: nakfaenergy.com/strategic-ra……
@US_SrAdvisorAF @UnderSecE @AsstSecStateAF @AfricaMediaHub @hawelti @WSJ @AtieWedi @shabait @GhideonMusa @RedSeaBeacon @gdrarr @tn @EliasAmare
#Eritrea #USA #oilandgas #CommercialDiplomacy
The US has finally removed the unilateral sanctions on Eritrea today.
Congratulations to the people and Government of #Eritrea for their steadfastness, resilience, and principled approach that made this development a reality.
The unilateral sanctions imposed on Eritrea by the Biden Administration in 2021 were unwarranted and caused undue damage on Eritrea. Now that they have been removed, we welcome this positive gesture and corrective measures taken by the Trump Administration.
Today’s move by the US should mark the beginning of a new chapter in the Eritrea-US relations, that we envision to be grounded in #sovereign respect, mutual interests, and the pursuit of a mutually beneficial #partnership. 🇪🇷🇺🇸
@NakfaEnergy Opinion: Energy "commercial diplomacy" is once again central to US engagement in Africa, especially under the Trump administration, and can act as a catalyst for a strategic rationale for Eritrea/US engagement.
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Opinion: Strategic Rationale for Eritrea 🇪🇷 -U.S. 🇺🇸 Engagement
Energy "commercial diplomacy" is once again central to U.S. engagement in Africa, especially under the Trump administration, and can act as a catalyst for a strategic rationale for Eritrea-U.S. engagement.
U.S. oil & gas companies’ entry into Eritrea should be deemed a matter of national interest, both geoeconomically and geopolitically, and could serve as a stabilizing bridge in Eritrea–U.S. relations.
Read the full article: nakfaenergy.com/strategic-ra……
@US_SrAdvisorAF @UnderSecE @AsstSecStateAF @AfricaMediaHub @hawelti @WSJ @AtieWedi @shabait @GhideonMusa @RedSeaBeacon @gdrarr @tn @EliasAmare
#Eritrea #USA #oilandgas #CommercialDiplomacy
👏👏Congratulations Uganda. Africa welcomes new crude blend “Pearl Sweet", as Uganda prepares to become East Africa's biggest oil producer | Business Insider Africa africa.businessinsider.com/l…
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5) Eritrea should look for oil and gas off its own shores.
Eritrea also needs to start exploring its own offshore oil and gas potential. It is believed that unknown reserves may exist along #Eritrea’s shores. Exploration will take time, but it is necessary if the country is to reduce its dependence on imports.
Commercial diplomacy through oil and gas deals. @alexandertekie bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Diesel Crisis Threatens to Outlast the Middle East War oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-G…
$100 Diesel Cracks Signal a Much Tighter Oil Market Than Brent Suggests oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-G…
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Nakfa Energy retweeted
The Houthi rebels are seeking to tighten their grip on the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint. Control over Mokha, the surrounding coastline, the Hanish Islands, and Mayun could significantly expand their leverage over the strategic waterway and make them an even more formidable threat to regional shipping.
via AFP: "Through their continued attacks on Mokha and its port, the Houthi militia seeks to establish a presence along the shores of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and transform the area into a situation resembling that of the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
Chart source @ACLEDINFO
XRG is entering Venezuela through an interest in the offshore Loran gas license alongside bp and UCC, giving the @ADNOCGroup-backed company exposure to more than 4 Tcf of proven gas resources.
worldoil.com/news/2026/8/13/…
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The African Energy Chamber recently held a high-level meeting with Venezuela's energy leadership to advance a shared vision for hydrocarbon development and long-term South-South energy collaboration.
Discussions centered on formalizing stronger cooperation across upstream investment, gas monetization and downstream industrial development, while identifying new opportunities to expand trade, technical training and capacity building between Africa and Venezuela.
The meeting also reinforced the importance of knowledge transfer, regulatory collaboration and shared expertise to accelerate project development, strengthen energy security and maximize the value of natural resources across both regions.
#AfricanEnergyChamber #InvestInAfricanEnergies #SouthSouthCooperation #Hydrocarbons #OilAndGas #EnergyInvestment #EnergySecurity #AfricaEnergy
La presidenta de la República, @delcyrodriguezv, lideró este miércoles una reunión de alto nivel con una delegación directiva de la Cámara Africana de Energía, encabezada por su presidente, NJ Ayuk y el vicepresidente de Relaciones Comerciales y Estratégicas, Tomás Gervasio.
Guyana's economy continues to grow rapidly, driven by strong oil and non-oil activity. Prudent macroeconomic policies, growing buffers, and strong public and private investment support stability and long-term growth. Read the findings of the 2026 Article IV mission: imf.org/en/news/articles/202…
Russia's diesel export ban and Middle East supply disruptions are creating acute tightness in global fuel markets, driving prices to multi-month highs and creating margin compression for fuel-dependent sectors including transportation and agriculture.
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🇪🇷 Diesel is the backbone of every economy. It powers transportation, electricity, industry, agriculture, mining, and military operations. When diesel is scarce or prices rise, inflation follows, supply chains weaken, and economic activity slows.
🚧🇪🇷 Diesel is the lifeblood of every modern economy. As the primary fuel for transportation, it powers the movement of people, goods, and essential services while serving as the backbone of critical national infrastructure. Diesel fuels commercial trucking, public transportation, mining operations, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, military logistics, maritime transport, and backup power systems. It is also indispensable for electricity generation in many developing and frontier economies where diesel-fired power plants provide reliable baseload and emergency power.
Because diesel underpins virtually every productive sector, any disruption in its supply or a significant increase in its price has cascading effects throughout the economy. Diesel shortages can impede the transportation of food, medicine, fuel, and other essential commodities, disrupt industrial production, reduce agricultural output, increase the cost of electricity, and weaken national security and military readiness. Likewise, rising diesel prices quickly translate into higher transportation and logistics costs, fueling inflation, increasing the cost of living, and reducing economic competitiveness.
For these reasons, ensuring a secure, reliable, and affordable supply of diesel is not merely an energy objective—it is a strategic national priority. Domestic petroleum production and refining capacity provide governments with greater energy security, reduce exposure to external supply shocks and volatile international markets, strengthen economic resilience, and enhance sovereign control over critical energy resources.
🚧 Diesel is the backbone of every economy. It powers transportation, electricity, industry, agriculture, mining, and military operations. When diesel is scarce or prices rise, inflation follows, supply chains weaken, and economic activity slows. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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#Mozambique’s vast natural gas resources have the potential to transform its economy, but unlocking that potential requires more than world-class reserves. It demands a stable, investor-friendly regulatory framework.
The article highlights how Angola’s gas sector reforms provide a practical roadmap for Mozambique. Through targeted policy measures, including a dedicated natural gas legal framework, gas monetization legislation and fiscal incentives, Angola has successfully attracted investment, accelerated gas commercialization and strengthened energy security.
As #Mozambique advances its own gas ambitions, adopting proven reforms that promote regulatory certainty, competitive fiscal terms and long-term investment could help fast-track project development while maximizing value for its people and economy.
Read the full analysis below. energychamber.org/why-mozamb…
Read French version here: energychamber.org/pourquoi-l…
Read Portuguese version here: energychamber.org/por-que-ra…


















