Sudan assures on fuel supply security amid panic buying
Oil minister Mutasim Ibrahim told a press conference that Sudan has a 16-day reserve of gasoline, 21 days of diesel, and 17 days of aviation fuel, with more supply on the way
M23 rebel group accuses DRC government of targeting civilians after drone strike
In Goma, eastern DR Congo, a drone strike around 4 a.m. on Wednesday caused panic among residents.
South Africa: ‘No Immediate Risk’ of Fuel Shortages in South Africa, Most Oil Imports From Nigeria
[Daily Maverick] The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources message follows alarms raised in the media media about impending fuel shortages in South Africa. With domestic refining capacity slashed and a Middle East conflict that shows no sign of ending, nerves have clearly been jangled.
Ex-Congo football chief gets life sentence over $1.1m FIFA funds
Former Republic of Congo soccer federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas was convicted of embezzling $1.1 million in FIFA funds and sentenced to life in prison Tuesday though he remains on the loose.
Madagascar cautiously welcomes dismissal of cabinet
Madagascar's leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon after seizing power following youth-led protests five months ago
Drone strikes on M23-held DR Congo city kill several people
Air strikes overnight Tuesday to Wednesday killed several people in the key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma, controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, sources told AFP.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Falls to 56.9m Litres/Day in February – NMDPRA
[Vanguard] Nigeria's average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, dropped to 56.9 million litres per day in February 2026, down from 60.2 million litres per day in January.
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis – Tinubu Moves to Cushion Impact of Middle East War On Nigerian Commuters
[Vanguard] ... Pushes rapid expansion of gas, EV charging infrastructure
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis Deepens, Economists Tell Govt to Act
[Daily Trust] Economic and energy experts have called on the federal government to take immediate steps to cushion the effect of the rising cost of petroleum product triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East which has disrupted global oil supply chains and driven crude oil prices upward.
Nigeria: Nigeria Posts ₦1.71 Trillion Trade Surplus in Q4 2025 As Crude Oil Exports Fall – NBS
[Premium Times] While Nigeria sustained a positive trade balance in the fourth quarter of 2025, total merchandise trade fell, largely due to lower crude oil export earnings.