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West Africa: Gambia Moves to Enforce Fuel Quality Standards
[The Point] Key players in The Gambia's petroleum sector yesterday convened a high-level national dialogue to address persistent fuel quality challenges and strengthen standards enforcement, in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and economic growth.
Namibia: Namibia Turns to Norway for Oil and Gas Support
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway's government in developing the country's oil and gas sectors.
Tanzania: MPs Push for Fuel Tax Relief
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have urged the government to slash some levies on fuel imports as part of measures to control the rising fuel prices, exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Nigeria: Pipeline Security – Nass Backs Tantita, Dismisses Petitions Over Surveillance Contract
[Premium Times] The lawmakers say there is no evidence to support the allegations against the company, warning that breaking up the contract could undermine gains in oil production and security.
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.