Analysts warn of trade disruptions across Africa as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
The Israel-Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through African markets, particularly those dependent on imported oil, as rising prices and potential supply chain disruptions threaten to exacerbate inflation and economic instability across the continent.
Nigeria: Dan Kunle’s Call to Surrender Nigeria’s Oil Industry
[Vanguard] Nearly every line in this trending piece without a title sounds ludicrous, truly beyond sycophancy. It was a masterclass in what not to do. Indeed, tone deaf. It wasn't just a bad PR job. Succinctly put, rather than throw more light and shape perception about Dangote and his refinery's capacity, capability, and legitimate ambition, Dan Kunle surrendered the narrative to mockery.
Uganda: Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar Ink Oil Pact
[Independent (Kampala)] The cooperation agreement comes as Uganda faces questions over the readiness of its domestic oil infrastructure, particularly the proposed refinery in Hoima District
South Africa calls for peaceful resolution to Israel-Iran conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep concern after the United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign of Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.
Nigeria: CJID, NRGI Partner to Promote Transparency in Oil and Gas Sector Through Methane Emissions Advocacy
[Premium Times] Meaningful advocacy must lead to measurable outcomes, such as improved enforcement, policy reform, and verifiable reductions in methane emissions.
Sahel region hardest-hit by terrorism worldwide, says Global Terrorism Index 2025
The Sahel region in Africa accounted for 51 percent of global terrorism-related deaths in 2024, up from 48 percent in 2023, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI).
Wagner Group faces war crime accusations over posting atrocities on social media
The International Criminal Court is reviewing confidential legal reports accusing the Russia-linked mercenary network of committing war crimes in West Africa—not just through brutal acts, but by sharing graphic images of those acts on social media, especially in Mali.
Nigeria: Shell Can Be Held Liable for Legacy Oil Pollution in Nigeria
[Leigh Day] The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy, or historic, oil pollution which has devastated the environments of two communities in Nigeria. The judgement means that Shell, and its former Nigerian subsidiary, can be held liable for oil spills and leaks going back many years.
Uganda: Eacop 62 Percent Complete – Officials Say
[Nile Post] The construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline is now at 62 percent with the whole project expected to be complete by June next year 2026, officials have said.
Tanzania: Tanzania, Uganda Regulators Ink Strategic Oil, Gas MOUs
[Daily News] Uganda -- THE Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen collaboration in oil and natural gas exploration, development and production.