Africa

Aramco expands its Yanbu refinery; Shell and BP consolidate in Africa; Chevron contracts but expands in Sri Lanka; better news for Fuchs; Ford sells Volvo to China; Renault-Nissan join forces with Daimler; and Afton buys Polartech.

Kenya's KenkolKobil announces 45% increase in profits

Russian marines overcame Somali pirates who had hijacked a tanker on its way from the Red Sea to China.

Ghana's leading oil company celebrates its 50th Anniversary as environmental agencies warn of dangers of oil spills in Ghana.

Galana has sealed a distribution deal with Engen for Madagascar - one of a number for the Galana group.

Shell is set to sell its African retail and distribution business.