Middle East War: Iran and US receive temporary truce proposal/in /by
As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency/in /by
As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.
Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency/in /by
As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.
Kenya: Abdullahi, Kipkorir Call for Private Sector Arrests Amid Probe On Off-Spec Fuel/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyers Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir have pressed the government to pursue all players implicated in the ongoing fuel cartel scandal, insisting that accountability must extend beyond public officials to private companies and executives.
Somalia: Somalia Launches First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign/in /by
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical significance.
Nigeria troops rescue 31 abducted Easter worshippers in Kaduna attack/in /by
Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.
Cairo goes dark as Egypt struggles to cope with fall out from Iran war/in /by
Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week and 10pm on weekends.
Liberia: Petrol Products Prices Hiked/in /by
[Liberian Observer] Liberians are facing higher petroleum prices as the Government of Liberia has announced a new price ceiling for petroleum products, reflecting an upward revision in gasoline and diesel prices. The adjustment, which took effect on April 4, 2026, comes as authorities respond to global and local market fluctuations.
Africa: Middle East Crisis Pushes Buyers to Nigeria, Other African Producers/in /by
[Leadership] Global energy analysts have predicted that Nigeria, along with other oil-producing African countries, will become a major beneficiary of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Rwanda: Fuel Price Hike Set to Affect Road Construction Costs – Officials/in /by
[New Times] The recent fuel price increase is expected to push up costs in the infrastructure sector, particularly road construction, where key materials such as bitumen are petroleum-based, officials have said.