South Sudan makes minor oil discovery, first since independence  Reuters AfricaSouth Sudan has made a small oil discovery in Northern Upper Nile State, its first since independence in 2011 when exploration was interrupted by war and ... Read more …

Rosneft becomes top Venezuelan oil trader, helping offset U.S. pressure  Yahoo FinanceRussian state oil major Rosneft has become the main trader of Venezuelan crude, shipping oil to buyers in China and India and helping Caracas offset the loss .. …

West African oil hits sweet spot as shipping upgrades to cleaner fuel  ReutersAfrican states like Chad and Cameroon are shaping up to be big winners from new rules to cut sulfur emissions from ships, providing just the right type of oil to ... Re …