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Africa's fuel crisis: Is Dangote the answer?

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April 12, 2026

Rising geopolitical tensions are exposing Africa's reliance on fuel imports. As Dangote's refinery ramps up exports, can it ease supply pressures — or is deeper reform needed to secure the continent’s energy future?

The war in the Middle East, and rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, are exposing Africa’s reliance on fuel imports. As Aliko Dangote's refinery in Nigeria ramps up exports, can it ease supply pressures — or is deeper reform, perhaps towards renewables, needed to secure the continent's energyfuture? 

Cai Nebe Producer, podcaster and editor for DW Africa
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