As the 900-mile East African Crude Oil Pipeline project takes shape in Uganda, there is the promise of economic benefit. But ...

The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy, or historic, oil pollution which has devastated the environments of two ...

The UK High Court trial finds that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy oil pollution in Nigeria.The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its ...

The two communities began legal action in 2015, claiming they have suffered systemic and ongoing oil pollution for years due to the companies’ operations in the African country, including ...

Residents of two Nigerian communities who are taking legal action against Shell over oil pollution are set to take their cases to trial at the High Court in 2027.