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African oil producers defend drilling at fossil fuel talks
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Oil-rich African nations said they would keep drilling to support economic growth at fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia.
WHO: Oil-rich African nations
WHAT: African oil producers defended continued drilling during global fossil fuel phaseout talks.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 8:35 AM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: They said drilling is needed to support economic growth.
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