Canada’s neocolonialism in Africa continues its efforts to expand
17 June 2023 One Canadian company has begun drilling for oil on sacred and protected lands, but so far coming…
Tag: ReconAfrica
You know the drill: Prince Harry issues another eco-plea… this time for his beloved Botswana
Prince Harry has spoken out against drilling by an oil and gas company in the Okavango River basin in a…
185 organisations call on Canadian officials to hold ReconAfrica accountable for massive oil and gas plans near Okavango Delta
185 community and NGOs from around the world have urged Canadian authorities to investigate further Canadian mining company, ReconAfrica’s oil exploration…
Oil exploration company in Okavango wilderness misled investors, complaint to SEC says
A whistleblower complaint to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cites “egregious” violations by ReconAfrica and executives. By Laurel Neme…
Recon Botswana oil exploration goes ahead amid international pressure
The Botswana government remains relentless in its bid to allow Canadian oil and Gas Company ReconAfrica smooth passage to undertake…
Botswana stresses environment in talks on ReconAfrica
Botswana has stressed the importance of permitting and environmental regulations in comments around Reconnaissance Africa’s plans – and a prohibition…
Republic of Botswana and ReconAfrica amend exploration license to exclude entire Tsodilo Hills area
ReconAfrica recognises and accepts the importance of pertinent cultural and historical sites, the company announced via a statement issued Tuesday.…
Renaissance lines up Botswana, amid Mexican gloom
Renaissance Oil Corp. has lined up an entry into Botswana in a bid to diversify its focus away from Mexico.…