Africa’s Gas Monetization Opportunity: Balancing Exports and Domestic DemandAfrica’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. However, opportunities in the sector lie not only in finding supply, but creating viable routes to monetization, industrialization and domestic demand. LNG Exports Anchor MonetizationWith significant export capacity already online, LNG remains the most established monetization route for African gas. Furthermore, domestic gas prices are often far below international netback levels, creating a challenge for developers. Domestic Gas: Power and IndustrializationGas is expected to grow its share of primary energy demand globally, and African gas demand is forecast to grow by 60% by 2050.

São Paulo – JBS announced Thursday (22) that it is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia. The USD 85 million investment aims to make Saudi Arabia a “hub for halal product production and export” serving the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other markets. The Jeddah plant currently exports to Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, and its production capacity will be doubled in 2026. In the statement, JBS Global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni said that Saudi Arabia is a priority market for the company, and that this expansion represents a long-term commitment in the Gulf country, as well as in the Middle East and North Africa. Read more:Brazil’s JBS to open plant in Jeddah in NovemberPUBLICIDADETranslated by Guilherme MirandaSupplied/JBS

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The developments span Sudan and Libya, extend to Yemen, and surface in the Maghreb, pointing to a period of strain for Emirati regional positioning, driven by conflicts where Abu Dhabi’s alignment has diverged from that of neighboring powers. The proposed arrangement is presented by Saudi officials as part of a broader effort to balance Emirati regional influence amid ongoing strategic competition between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. Maghreb Tensions and the Algerian DimensionIn North Africa, Algeria has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of Emirati regional behavior. The tension reflects deeper disagreements over Libya, Sudan, Sahel security, and broader questions of external influence in North Africa. In Sudan and Libya, Emirati alignment has drawn sustained international and regional scrutiny.

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Torrential rains and severe flooding across parts of southern Africa have killed more than 100 people in three countries, destroyed thousands of homes and caused tens of millions of dollars’ worth of damage in one of Africa’s premier wildlife parksWhat to know about the devastating floods in southern AfricaCAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Torrential rains and severe flooding across parts of southern Africa have killed more than 100 people in three countries, destroyed thousands of homes and caused tens of millions of dollars’ worth of damage in one of Africa’s premier wildlife parks. Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe have experienced unusually heavy rains since late last year and the resulting floods have been the region's worst in years. Here's what to know about the disaster:More than 30 people have died in the flooding in South Africa and at least 70 in heavy rains in Zimbabwe, its northern neighbor. Central and southern parts of Mozambique have been hard hit, with authorities ordering people to evacuate some towns in the southern Gaza province, where the governor says more than 300,000 people have been displaced. Thousands of homes and other buildings have been destroyed, and South Africa has declared a national disaster.

Time for a return to the Spotify Camp Nou for Barça and the first home match of 2026. Another three points are the aim to keep the strong home form going and to remain out in front in La Liga. If you are here you might be wondering what time the game kicks off you in your part of the world. It's a 4.15pm local time start on 29 November and this guide should help you work out when that is in your part of the world. However, we cannot guarantee they will be televising this particular game and please consider that the rights may have been transferred to another broadcaster.

Lake Charles is among Sasol’s largest investments outside South Africa, alongside its chemical operations in Europe and Asia. Sasol operates the Lake Charles site with U.S. chemicals group LyondellBasell, which markets part of the polyethylene produced. The Lake Charles facilities operate under U.S. environmental rules enforced by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Sasol highlights strategic role of Lake CharlesSasol has also positioned Lake Charles as a key asset in its efforts to strengthen its finances. In January 2025, Ecofin Agency reported that Sasol intended to rely on its Lake Charles chemical plant to boost profitability and cash generation.

By Simone Saidmehr January 22, 2026Differences between Ashkenazi, Mizrahi, and Sephardic Jews have come sharply into focus since Zohran Mamdani became mayor. Unlike Ashkenazi Jews, most Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews arrived in the United States between the 1950s and 1990s, often fleeing openly anti-Jewish regimes and socialist regimes in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America. “Sephardic Jews are very Zionistic, because the state of Israel changed our lives,” Cohen said. The same was true for Iranian Jews, Egyptian Jews, and so on.”According to the study, conducted for JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa, 31% of Mizrahi Jews and 28% of Sephardic Jews in the U.S. hold Israeli citizenship, compared with just 5% of Ashkenazi Jews. And 80% of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews say they feel somewhat or very emotionally connected to Israel, compared with 69% of Ashkenazi Jews.

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The Africa Energy Indaba 2026 is thick with the energy narrative that finally shifts from potential to production. For years, Uganda paid for “deemed energy” – power produced but not consumed because our transmission lines could not carry the load. We are funding our green ambitions with “black gold.” The Ugandan government is explicit: oil and gas revenues will finance the Energy Transition Plan, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050. Mr. Humphrey Asiimwe will be among the distinguished speakers at the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 – Africa’s premier energy conference and exhibition – happening 3-5 March 2026, in Cape Town. Join policymakers, investors and innovators driving the continent’s sustainable energy transformation.

Reuters is hiring for 14 senior roles as we reorganize our newsroom to better serve our audiences across our text and visual journalism. We’re looking for regional editors, breaking & daily news editors and deputy breaking & daily news editors in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South Asia and Latin America. In October 2025, Reuters launched its One Newsroom initiative in North America, bringing world news text and visuals journalists into integrated teams to strengthen breaking news coverage and deliver the complete Reuters package clients expect: fast, accurate text; compelling pictures; and video that brings stories to life. That structure is now being rolled out in our other regions—creating these new senior opportunities for internal and external candidates:You can find all open roles on the Thomson Reuters careers site . Media Contact:Heather CarpenterHeather.Carpenter @ tr.com

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