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US, Israeli war on Iran pushes up international oil prices

Iran has also confirmed attacks at its oil facilities at Asaluyeh in the southwest region of the country.

At least 80 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops repel base assault: Military

Wednesday’s assault followed multiple ⁠suicide bombings on Monday in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno.

Nigeria’s e-hailing drivers protest pricing as fuel costs rise

Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest markets for app-based drivers.

Kenya revives railway extension after six-year stall by China funding cuts

The railway’s first section, linking the port of Mombasa to Nairobi, was completed in 2017.

Rwanda, DRC agree on steps to ‘de-escalate tensions’ in Washington meeting

Washington has blamed Rwandan support for the M23 rebel ​group for continued violence in eastern DRC

SA government’s moves to end “decision paralysis” in offshore oil, gas sector welcomed by industry

The South African (SA) government’s decision to review long‑standing appeals against environmental authorisations for offshore oil and gas exploration has been welcomed by industry, which says the move could unlock long‑delayed investment and create thousands of jobs.