Shell Exit, ADNOC Entry: Shell agreed to sell its South Africa downstream business, including about 580 fuel stations, to ADNOC in a ~$1bn deal, with completion targeted for 2027 after regulatory approvals. Uganda–EACOP Legal Push: Ugandan farmers filed a UK High Court lawsuit to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), arguing environmental and human impacts and seeking to apply local protections to the UK-incorporated project operator. Dangote Refinery in Kenya: Dangote plans to finance a 700,000 bpd refinery on Lamu Island via internal funds, bonds and a planned IPO, aiming to cut East Africa’s dependence on imported refined products. Gas Demand Watch: The IEA forecast global gas demand to contract in 2026, citing tighter supply and still-elevated prices after Middle East disruptions. Power for Industry: NNPC’s CEO Bashir Ojulari urged stronger global and continental partnerships to overcome institutional fragmentation and unlock investment as Nigeria pushes oil, gas and energy infrastructure. Grid Stress in Real Estate: A new report says energy reliability and availability are increasingly shaping where firms locate and how buildings perform, especially as grid capacity tightens. Kenya Carbon Economy: A Kenya carbon-credits debate is intensifying over who owns stored carbon on communal land and who benefits from sales. Cape Town Electric Mobility: Cape Town received its first locally built MyCiTi electric bus for route testing ahead of wider rollout.