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AfrOil has always been at the forefront of news and analysis on political change in Africa. Leading commentaries in recent years have covered the Arab Spring in North Africa, the splitting of Sudan, and regional political divides in Nigeria and other countries. AfrOil not only provides analysis of what is happening on the political landscape, but gives insights in to what effects this may have on the oil & gas industry in these regions.

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Nigerian upstream regulator outlines reform agenda towards achieving 3mn bpd target

13 April 2026

Nigeria’s upstream regulator has launched a digital reform agenda to boost oil production toward 3mnbpd, as the country seeks to recover from years of declining output and restore investor confidence.

Tanzania–Qatar oil and gas investment talks advance as Shaheen Energy eyes $500mn entry

13 April 2026

Tanzania’s envoy to Qatar has held discussions in Doha with Qatar-based energy firm Shaheen Energy on a potential $500mn investment in Tanzania’s oil and gas sector.

Angolan oil company Sonangol orders two LNG carriers from Korean manufacturer HD Hyundai Sambo

13 April 2026

Angola’s state-owned oil firm Sonangol has contracted South Korea’s HD Hyundai Sambo to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels worth $511mb, Riviera News wrote on April 9.

US-Guinea talks support LNG project tied to mining and energy security

10 April 2026

Guinea’s proposed LNG project is advancing with backing from US and local officials, as the country seeks to build gas-fired energy capacity to support mining expansion and strengthen long-term energy security.

Nigeria’s oil output rebounded to 1.84mn bpd in 2025 amid security overhaul, says NNPCL

10 April 2026

Improved pipeline security and coordinated enforcement have driven Nigeria’s crude production from 960,000 bpd in 2022 to a peak of 1.84mn bpd in 2025.

Libya announces new oil and gas discoveries in northern and southern regions

10 April 2026

Libya announced three new oil and gas discoveries in the north and south of the country

NewMed, EGAS seal 15-year deal to channel Cypriot Aphrodite gas into Egypt’s energy grid

9 April 2026

NewMed Energy (TASE:NMW), a partner in Cyprus’s offshore Aphrodite gas field, announced the signing of a 15-year agreement to supply natural gas to the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company-EGAS (EGX:EGAS)

Perenco partnership to advance energy sector skill development in Central Africa

9 April 2026

Perenco Cameroon and Perenco Gabon, key African subsidiaries of independent Anglo-French oil and gas company Perenco, have formed a partnership with the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to advance local skill development in Central Africa.

Ghana’s oil output slump deepens, raising investor concerns

9 April 2026

Ghana’s crude oil production has fallen for a sixth straight year, dropping sharply from 71.4mn barrels at its peak to 37.3mn barrels in 2025, according to official data.

BP announces new gas discovery off Egypt’s East Mediterranean

8 April 2026

UK energy major BP (LSE:BP) has announced a new gas discovery offshore Egypt in the East Mediterranean, following the successful drilling of the “Dennis West-1” exploration well within the Temsah concession area

Chevron eyes new exploration blocks in Egypt as investment climate improves

8 April 2026

US energy major Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is currently in talks with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to invest in three new exploration areas.

AEC moves to join landmark climate case to safeguard Africa’s energy interests

8 April 2026

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has applied to participate in a major climate-related case as amicus curiae before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Afreximbank to provide Surinamese companies with direct financing for oil and gas projects

8 April 2026

Afreximbank is positioning itself as a direct financing partner for Surinamese companies competing for domestic oil and gas contracts, Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting Regional Chief Operating Officer for the Caribbean, confirmed.

Nigeria’s NNPCL begins exporting new Cawthorne crude grade to Europe

8 April 2026

Nigeria has begun exporting a new crude grade, Cawthorne, with the first cargo shipped to Europe as the NNPCL seeks to expand its export slate, boost production and improve its competitiveness in global oil markets.

Dragon announces new oil discovery in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez

8 April 2026

UAE energy company Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the Dubai-government-owned Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has announced a new oil discovery in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, in partnership with GUPCO and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation.

Eni announces significant gas discovery off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast

7 April 2026

Italian energy major Eni (BIT:ENI) announced a significant discovery of natural gas and condensates off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast on April 7, a development that could bolster the country’s energy outlook

Can pipelines make a comeback?

7 April 2026

The shock to LNG supply is forcing buyers to confront both physical disruption and rising dependence on the US, which could revive interest in long-stalled pipeline projects.

Somalia poised to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations with Turkey’s help

7 April 2026

Somalia is preparing to begin its first offshore drilling campaign with Turkey’s deepwater drillship "Çağrı Bey", a milestone in efforts to test a frontier basin estimated to hold 30bn barrels of prospective oil.

Nigeria shifts to tax-led revenue as oil dependence declines

7 April 2026

Nigeria’s government income is now driven primarily by taxes rather than crude oil, marking a structural fiscal shift after years of reliance on energy exports

Nigeria's Dangote refinery owner says crude supply doubled amid Middle East disruption risks

7 April 2026

Nigeria has increased crude supply to the $21bn Dangote refinery, but deliveries remain below full capacity needs, amid ongoing supply constraints even as the plant expands exports across Africa amid global oil market disruptions.

Nigeria’s Heirs Energies backs African entrepreneurship with $10mn investment

7 April 2026

Nigerian indigenous integrated energy company Heirs Energies has allocated $10mn to 2,000 African start-ups in support of the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s (TEF).

Ghana joins boycott of Africa Energies Summit amid concerns over exclusion and representation

7 April 2026

Ghana has decided to withdraw from the Africa Energies Summit following a call by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) to boycott the event in London over representation concerns.

Gabon grants Panoro Energy approval to extend Dussafu Marin PSC to 2053

7 April 2026

Gabon has approved an extension of Panoro Energy’s Dussafu production sharing contract to 2053, enabling long-term investment planning and supporting output recovery towards 40,000bpd while strengthening reserves and exploration upside.

Edited by

Jennifer deLay

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