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Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation due to Iran war

Local media in ⁠Madagascar ​reported widespread fuel ​shortages nationwide on Tuesday.

Guinea-Bissau transporters strike over higher fuel prices

African governments have imposed sharp fuel price increases as the ​Iran war sends global oil prices surging.

‘Brazil authorised to sell meat products, other goods to Ethiopia’

Ethiopia is an ⁠important market in the region.

US President agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran

Trump said the deal was subject to Iran’s agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the strat.

Pope Leo calls US President’s threat against Iran ‘truly unacceptable’

The Pope also said that attacks on civilian infrastructure “are against international law”.

Pressure mounts on Kenya Energy Minister over fuel import scandal

Pressure is mounting on Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to step aside following a fuel import scandal involving two petroleum consignments totalling 128 000 tonnes that were brought in outside the approved Government‑to‑Government procurement framework.