African energy self-sufficiency LAGOS – Four West African nations have opened formal negotiations with Dangote Industries to secure direct petroleum supply contracts. The governments of Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Liberia seek to reduce their dependence on European refined products. This shift occurs as maritime disruptions in the Middle East drive international fuel prices to...
African petroleum price volatility: A Continental Breakdown of Fuel Costs HARARE – The African continent is currently grappling with a severe energy shock as of 20 March 2026, driven by an escalating conflict in the Middle East that has pushed Brent crude prices beyond the 100 USD per barrel threshold. This surge has triggered a...
Global Energy Market Instability The escalation of hostilities in the Gulf between Israel and Iran has moved beyond a regional security crisis and transformed into a catalyst for profound global energy market instability. As of March 2026, the maritime corridors of the Middle East have become the primary theater for a conflict that threatens the...