Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said the firm would seek to raise $5 billion, potentially making it the continent’s biggest-ever public offering.

The move risks angering Ukraine’s European supporters, as defense expertise is likely to be shared with US firms instead.

Relations between Beijing and Cairo have improved as China takes a more assertive role in the Middle East.

Oil jumped by more than 5% to $95 a barrel, while Asian stocks slid over worries the latest attacks point to protracted hostilities.

Moscow has been launching non-stop drone strikes across busy areas of Kyiv, including a surge in daytime attacks.

Solar accounted for almost a third of total installed capacity at the end of July, up from virtually nothing just a decade ago.

Washington recently took a stake in a firm in an effort to tap the world’s largest oil reserves and tame fuel prices at home.

Beijing’s export-oriented industries have helped buoy the country’s economy for years as domestic consumption has faltered.

Before the start of hostilities, Africa relied on the Gulf for a large share of the fuel it consumes.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members will meet in Kyrgyzstan to discuss energy and security.

The Lobito Corridor links mineral-rich DR Congo and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic ports.

The vote has taken on deeper significance in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats in the Arctic.