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SOCAR adds another piece to its expansion strategy in Africa

SOCAR adds another piece to its expansion strategy in Africa

A meeting with Kenya's president yesterday on the outskirts of WUF13, coming four months after SOCAR acquired its first African upstream stake in the Ivory Coast's Baleine field, signals that the Azerbaijani national oil company is no longer treating Africa as a peripheral opportunity. It is treating it as the next chapter.

Nation
Ukrainian cities learn to govern through crisis, Samar Mayor says

Ukrainian cities learn to govern through crisis, Samar Mayor says

Mayor of Samar city Council Serhii Reznik stated that the war has fundamentally transformed the concept of urban governance in Ukraine, forcing municipalities to adapt to conditions of constant uncertainty while continuing to pursue long-term development goals, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls below $118 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price falls below $118 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil declined on international markets, according to sources in the oil sector, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan imports fall 32% in early 2026

Azerbaijan imports fall 32% in early 2026

In the first four months of 2026, Azerbaijan’s total imports amounted to $5.525 billion, marking a decrease of $2.608 billion, or 32.1%, compared to the previous year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Pakistani local government leader sees Baku as future regional hub, highlights cooperation opportunities with Azerbaijan [VIDEO]

Pakistani local government leader sees Baku as future regional hub, highlights cooperation opportunities with Azerbaijan [VIDEO]

World Urban Forum's 13th session in Baku enters its fourth day and speaking to AzerNEWS on the outskirts of the session, Syed Kumail Hyder Shah shared his impressions of Azerbaijan, prospects for bilateral cooperation, and Pakistan’s urban development priorities.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Creative minds gather for cultural urbanism dialogue at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]

Creative minds gather for cultural urbanism dialogue at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]

An event titled "A City Woven from National Motifs: The Culture of Urban Planning" has been held at the NGO Agency's pavilion in the Urban Expo as part of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
WUF13: Director of National Art Museum explains how art shapes cities and urban change [INTERVIEW]

WUF13: Director of National Art Museum explains how art shapes cities and urban change [INTERVIEW]

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held in Baku, brought together global experts, policymakers, and cultural leaders to discuss the future of cities under the pressures of rapid urbanization, climate challenges, and social transformation.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
ADA University concludes VIII English Language Olympiad across Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

ADA University concludes VIII English Language Olympiad across Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

The VIII English Language Olympiad for Academic Purposes, organized for 8th and 9th grade students across Azerbaijan through a partnership between ADA University, the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku Information Education Center, and Ultra Technologies, has successfully concluded.

Sports
WUF13 hosts int'l conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for female athletes [PHOTOS]

WUF13 hosts int'l conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for female athletes [PHOTOS]

An international conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for women and girls athletes was held as part of "Baku Urban Week" at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), AzerNEWS reports, citing AMADA.

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