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Panic Buying Hits South Africa as Record Fuel Price Hikes Loom

South African motorists rushed to fuel stations on Tuesday amid fears of record price hikes set to take effect at midnight, driven by rising global oil prices linked to tensions…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

ANN West Africa

Mali Denies Releasing Jihadist Suspects Amid Fuel Crisis and Security Concerns

The Malian army has rejected reports that it released around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March in exchange for a truce to halt attacks on fuel convoys, an arrangement that sources…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

ANN West Africa

Mali Frees Over 100 Suspected Militants to Ease Fuel Crisis in Bamako

Mali has released more than 100 suspected jihadists as part of a deal aimed at ending attacks on fuel convoys that caused severe shortages in the capital, Bamako, according to…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

ANN West Africa

Fuel Crisis Deepens in Mali as al-Qaida-Linked Militants Block Fuel Supplies to Bamako

Residents of Mali’s capital, Bamako, are grappling with a severe fuel shortage after weeks of a militant blockade that has crippled fuel imports into the landlocked West African nation. By…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

ANN West Africa

Niger Faces Severe Fuel Shortage Amid Increased Demand and Supply Issues

For nearly a week, Niger has been grappling with an unprecedented fuel shortage that has left service stations unable to meet local demand, causing long queues of cars and motorbikes.…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025