Oil Theft Tragedy in Nigeria’s Niger Delta: An NGO says at least 37 people died after inhaling fumes during illegal fuel siphoning from a pipeline in Rivers State, with many still missing. Middle East Shipping Shock: Iran and the US traded strikes on tankers and warships, raising the risk of wider disruption to oil flows and longer routes. South Africa Power Reform Tension: Eskom’s turnaround is showing in results, but government moves on transmission ownership are sparking fears of destabilising the recovery. Grid Investment Pressure: Experts warn Africa must rapidly fund efficient, digitalised, reliable electricity grids as demand surges and losses stay high. Fuel Pricing Reality Check: A look at “import parity pricing” shows why non-refining countries like Lesotho often can’t escape high pump prices. Kenya Sovereign Wealth Fund Push: Kenya’s 2026 Sovereign Wealth Fund Act aims to invest natural-resource and strategic assets for future generations. Nigeria Cash Transfer Probe: Atiku Abubakar vows an independent audit into ₦33.75bn paid to 3.29m households after concerns funds may not have reached beneficiaries. Dangote Refinery IPO Momentum: SEC approval clears the way for Dangote Refinery’s landmark IPO to raise about N2.15tn. Uber Exits Nigeria: After 12 years, Uber shut down operations, reigniting debate over Nigeria’s digital business environment and driver livelihoods. Africa Power Trade Signal: A World Bank report says Ethiopia’s power exports are cutting Djibouti’s costs and points to a wider Ethiopia–Kenya–Tanzania corridor.