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Malawi: MERA Admits Fuel Supply Disruptions but Insists No National Shortage As Logistics Delays Hit Malawi
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has acknowledged ongoing fuel supply disruptions across parts of the country, attributing the situation to logistical challenges while firmly dismissing fears of a nationwide shortage.
Namibia: Petroleum Bill Dubbed a Repeat of ‘Fisheries’ Dark Story’
[Namibian] The tabling of the petroleum amendment bill is seen as a repeat of the mistakes made in the fisheries sector, mistakes that ultimately led to the dark legacy of the 2019 Fishrot scandal.
South Africa: Western Cape Farmers Struggle to Get Diesel
[Scrolla] Farmers across the Western Cape cannot get enough diesel to plant their crops after the US and Israel bombed Iran. From 1 April, diesel prices could jump by up to R9.50 per litre, putting South African food production at risk.
Africa: Dangote Refinery Sells Fuel Across Africa After Reaching Full Capacity
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has begun exporting fuel across Africa after reaching full production capacity, marking a shift in regional fuel supply dynamics.
Africa: Oil Prices Fall As Trump Halts Planned Strikes On Iranian Power Plants
[Daily Trust] Global oil prices recorded a sharp decline on Monday after Donald Trump stepped back from threats to bomb Iranian power plants.
Somalia: Somaliland Launches Nationwide Fuel Price Enforcement Campaign
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, March 24 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's Ministry of Trade and Tourism, in coordination with regional authorities and police forces, on Tuesday launched a nationwide campaign to enforce newly standardized fuel prices, following a ministerial decree aimed at stabilizing the domestic energy market.
Nigeria: M-East War – CPPE, Others Warn of Further Surge in Fuel Prices, Inflation
[Vanguard] ...As oil hits $146/barrel
Nigeria: At 60.83 Percent Ytd Growth, Oil & Gas Emerges Best Performing Sector On Ngx
[This Day] With the Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) posting a 29.27 per cent Year-till-Date (YtD) return as of March 18, 2026, the constituent indices in the market showed remarkable performances that underscored the resilience of the Nigerian stock market.
South Africa: TotalEnergies in Court Over Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
[GroundUp] Small-scale fishers want the company's environmental authorisation set aside
Libya: Libya’s $210m Investment in Sandton Yields Zero Benefits for the North African Nation’s People
[Daily Maverick] Libya's $210m investment in The Michelangelo Hotel and other properties in Sandton has yielded nothing for its people over two decades, due to mismanagement and ongoing legal battles.