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Somalia: Somalia Receives Turkish Drilling Vessel As Offshore Oil Plans Advance
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's offshore oil ambitions took a step forward Thursday as the drilling vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey arrived off the coast of the capital after sailing from Turkey, officials said.
Tanzania: Fuel Crisis – Samia Suluhu Hassan Urges Cost Cuts, Calm
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed immediate measures to reduce fuel consumption across government institutions and urged citizens to remain calm as global oil supply disruptions push prices upward.
Tanzania: Dr Samia Orders Officials to Halt Unnecessary Travel Due to the Global Oil Crisis
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed government officials to slash fuel consumption by curbing unnecessary travel and reducing the number of official vehicles, as the country grapples with rising global oil prices.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises to 1.7mbpd As Pipeline Security Improves – NNPC
[Premium Times] NNPC says crude oil production has rebounded significantly since 2022, driven by improved pipeline security and efforts to curb oil theft and sabotage.
Uganda: EACOP Advances Construction As Final Pipe Delivery Marks Major Milestone
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has registered significant construction progress in the first quarter of 2026.
Nigeria: NNPC Exports New Crude Grade ‘Cawthorne’ to Netherlands
[Premium Times] NNPC Limited has commenced export of a new crude grade, Cawthorne blend, with its maiden cargo shipped to the Netherlands as part of efforts to boost production and expand Nigeria's crude portfolio.
Kenya: Rights Group Warns of Mass Action If Govt Fails to Act On Fuel Quality Concerns
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A human rights lobby, the Mtetezi Grassroots Economic Justice Movement, has threatened to stage nationwide protests if decisive action is not taken against Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over allegations of substandard fuel imports.
Gambia: Govt Spends Over D316m to Cushion Fuel Price Shock
[The Point] The Government of The Gambia has unveiled a massive fuel subsidy package exceeding D316 million in a decisive move to shield citizens and businesses from the sharp rise in global fuel prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Ghana: Kwame Jantuah Backs Mahama’s Move to Address Fuel Prices
[Ghanaian Times] A member of the Convention People's Party, Kwame Jantuah, has welcomed plans by John Dramani Mahama to hold an emergency cabinet meeting on rising fuel prices.
Ghana: NPA Educates Kwahu Residents On Safe Use of Petroleum Products
[Ghanaian Times] The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property through continuous, targeted public education campaigns.