Boko Haram

Africa

Insecurity in Cameroon derails exploration

14/05/2020

By Ed Reed

Force majeure has been declared at two areas in Cameroon, Bakassi in the southwest and Zina-Makary in the far north, as a result of insecurity.

Africa

Oil contracts kidnapped in Nigeria by ‘Boko Haram’, report says

26/07/2017

By Reporter

A group of 10 university researchers have been kidnapped in Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, the state’s oil company said today, according to a news report.

Africa

Avengers threaten oil companies to leave Niger Delta – or suffer the consequences

13/05/2016

By Reporter

Radical militant group the Niger Delta Avengers has warned it will step up attacks unless oil firms left the region within two weeks.

Africa

Militant attacks target Shell assets

09/05/2016

By Reporter

Militants are increasingly targeting oil facilities in Nigeria with both Chevron and Shell assets coming under attack in recent days.