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“Africa Faces Fuel Crunch Amid Supply Disruptions”

Fuel demand across Africa has surged sharply following disruptions in global energy supply, prompting several countries to explore long-term solutions within the continent. In this context, large-scale refineries such as the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria are attracting growing attention from governments seeking
March 25, 2026

Tanzania Says Middle East Crisis Not Harming Fuel Sector

Tanzania has reassured citizens and businesses that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has not yet significantly affected the country’s fuel supply, despite rising global oil prices and increasing regional tensions. Government officials say the nation’s robust petroleum reserves and careful
March 12, 2026

Europe Competes for African Gas as Energy Markets Shift”

European governments are stepping up efforts to secure long-term natural gas supplies from Africa as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian pipeline imports. The renewed push reflects ongoing shifts in global energy markets sparked
February 16, 2026

Red Sea Shipping Disruptions Raise Trade Costs”

Ongoing security disruptions in the Red Sea are continuing to unsettle global shipping routes, forcing cargo vessels to reroute and pushing freight and insurance costs higher across key trade corridors. Maritime operators report that heightened risks near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have
February 15, 2026

OPEC+ Output Strategy Shakes Global Energy Markets”

Fresh production decisions from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have sent renewed signals through global energy markets, as oil-producing nations seek to balance revenue stability with global demand uncertainty. At the center of the debate is
February 14, 2026

Africa Becomes Battleground for Critical Resource Race

Competition between Western countries and China for rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources across Africa is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a new phase of global geopolitical and economic rivalry. Driven by rising demand for materials used
February 10, 2026

Global Powers Intensify Africa Critical Minerals Race

Competition between Western countries and China over rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources in Africa is accelerating, as global demand for materials needed in clean energy, advanced technology, and defense systems continues to surge. Across the continent, governments are witnessing
February 10, 2026

Burkina Faso Gold Output Hits Record

Burkina Faso recorded a historic surge in gold production in 2025, reaching a record 94 tonnes as mining-sector reforms and tighter state controls boosted overall output, according to official figures released by the government. The total includes production from industrial mines, artisanal
February 10, 2026
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