Nigeria: NMDPRA Still Issuing Fuel Import Licences Despite to the Contrary – Dangote
[This Day] President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, yesterday maintained that Nigeria's downstream regulator is still issuing licences for the importation of petrol despite public claims to the contrary, warning that the practice could undermine the operations of his refinery and jeopardise Nigeria's energy security.
Iran: Oil prices soar as attacks on shipping, oil infrastructure continue
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded Iran with no sign of an end to the war in sight
South Africa: FlySafair Plans Ticket Surcharge After Jet Fuel Spike – South African News Briefs – March 12, 2026
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Mozambique: No Change in Fuel Prices Until Late April
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has pledged that retail fuel prices will not rise until at least the end of April, despite the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli billionaire’s firm settles DR Congo graft probe for $30 million
A former holding company of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler is paying $30 billion to settle a Dutch corruption investigation over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mugabe’s son appears in South Africa court over shooting
Following the shooting of a gardener at his home, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean ruler Robert Mugabe has appeared in a South African court
Ghana: Middle East Conflict Could Boost Ghana’s Oil Revenue – – Economist
[Ghanaian Times] Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie has stated that the escalating war in the Middle East could unexpectedly increase Ghana's revenue if global oil prices continue to rise.
Man arrested after vehicle crashes into White House gates
A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
Iran: Funeral procession held in Tehran for military officials
Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital for a funeral procession in memory of several top military leaders, the country's state media reported on Wednesday.
French aid worker among three killed in DR Congo air strike
A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.