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Repsol sues Argentina over YPF nationalisation
16/05/2012 - ENERGY

Repsol sues Argentina over YPF nationalisation

Spain's Repsol oil giant and US firm Texas Yale Capital filed a class action lawsuit against the Argentinean state in New York on Tuesday for "compensatory damages" over the country's May 4 nationalisation of the firm's YPF division.
Douglas Yates, Professor at the American University of Paris and Author of 'The Scramble for African Oil'
04/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Douglas Yates, Professor at the American University of Paris and Author of 'The Scramble for African Oil'

Why does oil in Africa seem to be a curse rather than a blessing? Africa specialist, Douglas Yates, who’s just written a book on the subject, tells Annette Young what needs to be done to ensure the abundant oil wealth in the continent benefits those most in need.
Morocco: forcing religion on air
28/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco: forcing religion on air

In Morocco, media bosses warn that their freedoms are threatened by new rules that will make state television more overtly religious. Elsewhere in the country, call centre workers say they won't be going back to work until conditions improve. Finally, Libya greases the wheels on plans to get oil production back up to pre-revolution levels.
Black gold brings hope to French Guiana
27/04/2012 - REPORTERS

Black gold brings hope to French Guiana

French Guiana, an overseas department bordering Brazil, is one of France's poorest regions, where unemployment is at a record level. But with oil being discovered, locals are starting to hope for a better life. Will they benefit from the black gold?
Government docks civil servant wages to fund army
26/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

Government docks civil servant wages to fund army

Sudan on Thursday imposed fuel limits and slashed state salaries to aid its war efforts against South Sudan amid estimations its oil revenues had shrunk by 20 percent since the loss of the Heglig oil field to southern troops.
Sudanese border conflict intensifies
24/04/2012 - SUDAN

Sudanese border conflict intensifies

Sudan and South Sudan appear to be nearing all-out war. Juba says its northern neighbour carried out air strikes in Unity State, killing its soldiers and damaging an oil field. Khartoum denies the accusation. The air raids came days after Southern forces pulled out of the disputed town of Heglig. Speaking during his trip to China, South Sudan's President said Sudan had "declared war" on his country. Now, it seems the international community's looking to China to ease the escalating situation.
Battle over oil at heart of Sudanese conflict
24/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

Battle over oil at heart of Sudanese conflict

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir (pictured) said Tuesday that northern rival Sudan had declared war on his country. France24.com takes a closer look at a conflict with roots deep underground – in the oilfields.
South Sudan withdraws from captured oil field
21/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan withdraws from captured oil field

South Sudan said on Saturday that its troops were continuing to withdraw from the disputed Heglig oil hub more than a week after seizing it. Sudan claimed on Friday that its soldiers had "liberated" the oil field by force.
South Sudan troops to leave disputed oil town of Heglig
20/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan troops to leave disputed oil town of Heglig

South Sudan said Friday it would withdraw its forces from the disputed oil town of Heglig that it overtook last week amid continuing border clashes with neighbouring Sudan, prompting the United States, Britain and the UN to threaten sanctions.
Spain vents anger at Argentina over oil firm seizure
19/04/2012 - ARGENTINA

Spain vents anger at Argentina over oil firm seizure

Spain has warned of economic and diplomatic "consequences" if Argentina's President Christina Kirchner (pictured) goes ahead with plans to seize YPF, Argentina's biggest oil company and a subsidiary of Spain’s Repsol.
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