Rising fuel prices and Middle East tensions hit South African Airlines
South African airlines are facing mounting pressures as rising fuel prices and regional tensions disrupt operations. Jet fuel prices have surged more than 70% since late February due to ongoing instability in the Middle East.
Ramaphosa slams ‘corpse theft’ at reburial of anti-colonial heroes
The remains of at least 63 members of the Khoi and San communities were repatriated from a European museum, part of a wider movement in Africa to bring back remains and artifacts that had been stolen or removed from the continent
Ramaphosa slams ‘corpse theft’ at reburial of anti-colonial heroes
The remains of at least 63 members of the Khoi and San communities were repatriated from a European museum, part of a wider movement in Africa to bring back remains and artifacts that had been stolen or removed from the continent
Nigeria: At 60.83 Percent Ytd Growth, Oil & Gas Emerges Best Performing Sector On Ngx
[This Day] With the Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) posting a 29.27 per cent Year-till-Date (YtD) return as of March 18, 2026, the constituent indices in the market showed remarkable performances that underscored the resilience of the Nigerian stock market.
South Africa: TotalEnergies in Court Over Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
[GroundUp] Small-scale fishers want the company's environmental authorisation set aside
Ukraine wants to import gas from Mozambique, Zelensky says
After a meeting with his Mozambique counterpart on Monday, the Ukrainian president said Ukraine could help Mozambique counter “security challenges” in exchange for “additional energy supplies.”
Libya: Libya’s $210m Investment in Sandton Yields Zero Benefits for the North African Nation’s People
[Daily Maverick] Libya's $210m investment in The Michelangelo Hotel and other properties in Sandton has yielded nothing for its people over two decades, due to mismanagement and ongoing legal battles.
Liberia: LPRA Secures Technical Backing in U.S. Meetings
[New Dawn] Washington, D.C. -- The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has concluded a mission to Washington, D.C., securing commitments for technical support aimed at strengthening Liberia's petroleum governance ahead of the 2026 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round and ongoing supervision of contracts with TotalEnergies EP Liberia (TEEPLIB) and Oranto Petroleum Liberia, Ltd.
UN warns of systematic abuse in Occupied Palestinian Territories
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over conditions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, with officials warning that abuse of Palestinians appears deliberate, widespread, and systematic.
Liberia: Liberian Oil Ambitions Gain Global Momentum
[Liberian Observer] The government's push to reposition Liberia as an emerging petroleum destination has received a significant boost, with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) securing high-level technical and institutional backing from the United States government and key international financial institutions ahead of its highly anticipated 2026 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round.