Chad

The United States expressed a glimmer of hope for a possible reversal of the recent military coup in Niger, as Chad’s leader met with the ousted president in an attempt to mediate the crisis. What Happened: Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s democratically elected president, who was overthrown...

The U.S. has warned that Russian mercenaries were plotting to kill the Chad president and three of his senior aides.  What Happened: The sprawling desert nation Chad is the latest flashpoint amid fueling tension between Russia and the West in Africa. Washington has issued a warning that Chadian...

This week, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) reported the discovery of a massive new oilfield in offshore Nigeria that could contain up to one billion barrels of oil. On the surface, the Owowo discovery seems like great news for Exxon and its shareholders, but a number of market analysts have...