(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine’s iron ore exports fell by 27.3 percent in the first seven months of 2026. The country shipped 13.9 million tonnes of iron ore between January and July, down from the same period in 2025. The GMK Center industry publication reported the figures based on data fromContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – More than 6,000 agricultural enterprises in Ukraine have received over UAH 44 billion in loans through the state affordable lending programme this year. The total is equal to about 1.19 billion US dollars or 938 million British pounds. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food announced theContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine is filling its gas storage facilities ahead of schedule and with almost no imports this year. The pace marks a sharp change from the same period in 2024. Andrian Prokip, head of energy programmes at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future think tank, gave the updateContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA) – Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote chose Kenya over Tanzania for a planned refinery in Lamu, a decision that has not pleased Tanzanian officials. The choice comes as Kenya and Tanzania compete to become the main logistics hub for East Africa, supported by projects such as theContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Russia is speeding up the creation of a shadow fleet to carry liquefied natural gas ahead of a full European Union ban on Russian LNG imports. The ban takes effect from 1 January 2027. The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported the development. It said the KremlinContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – The Defence Procurement Agency of Ukraine has expanded the Prozorro Market electronic catalogue for military units to 15 categories of goods. The catalogue is used by military units that make purchases with decentralised budget funds. The Ministry of Defence announced the expansion. The catalogue previously offered onlyContinue Reading
(NEW YORK, USA) – Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, 14 August, after the United States threatened an indefinite naval blockade of Iran. The move revived concerns about crude oil supplies. Brent crude futures gained 1 cent, or 0.1 percent, to 87.08 US dollars per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crudeContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Absa Group has signed an agreement to sell its majority shareholding in two Kenyan insurance companies to First Assurance Investments Limited, a company linked to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The South African banking group announced the sale and purchase agreement on Thursday evening. The deal coversContinue Reading
(SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA) – Australian investigators are examining a third safety incident at Sydney Airport in less than three weeks after a Virgin Australia plane was forced to abort its take-off when a Qantas aircraft crossed the same runway. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it is investigating a runway incursionContinue Reading
(SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA) – The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Thursday as falls in major companies including Commonwealth Bank, Rio Tinto and Telstra outweighed gains elsewhere. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 20.90 points, or 0.2%, to close at 9188.50. Six of the 11 industry sectors finished in the red. The index trimmedContinue Reading
