Independent: A British oil company has agreed to end its controversial operations in Africas oldest national park following a campaign by environmentalists who warned of devastating consequences if drilling in the area proceeded.
SOCO International Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and last year had revenues of 360m, said it had reached an agreement with the conservation group WWF to end exploratory work in the Democratic Republic of Congos Virunga National Park, classified a World Heritage...