How Middle East tensions are driving up fuel and energy costs in Africa [Africanews Today]

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Published Mar 31, 2026

Nigeria and Egypt face economic strain as Middle East tensions rise. Plus, Amnesty International's warning for the 2026 World Cup.

In this edition of Africanews Today, we examine how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is triggering severe economic repercussions across Africa. We look at record-breaking fuel prices in Nigeria despite the launch of the Dangote refinery, and the new energy curfews in Egypt that are affecting local businesses and tourism.

We also dive into a new report from Amnesty International regarding human rights risks for fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and visit Gabon where conservationists are fighting to save endangered sea turtles despite major funding cuts.

In this bulletin: Middle East war impact on Africa 01:05 - Nigeria: Fuel prices hit record levels as global oil tops $100/barrel - Egypt: New curfews imposed on shops and malls to cut energy costs .... Amnesty International warns of human rights risks in US, Mexico, and Canada - Gabon: The struggle to protect endangered leatherback sea turtles 08:30 - Key dates: EU Regional Business Forum and Rwanda Genocide Reflection Day

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