Dangote Group has announced plans to construct a refinery in Kenya with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The company aims for the refinery to cater to East African markets as part of its strategy to enhance its presence in the energy sector across the continent.

South Africa is planning to revive domestic oil refining to reduce reliance on imported fuel, according to Moneyweb. The report says about half of the country’s refining capacity is currently shut and roughly 49% of facilities are idle, underscoring the scale of the proposed revival. The plan is framed as an effort to strengthen energy security and local processing capacity.

Puma Energy and Black Heritage Investments have formed a partnership aimed at reshaping South Africa's fuel industry. According to IOL, the alliance is intended to address challenges facing the sector while promoting local empowerment. The deal is described as transformative for the country's fuel landscape, though specific financial terms and operational details of the agreement were not disclosed in the report.

Senegal's national refinery is working to deepen its partnership with Sahara Group as part of efforts to tackle fuel supply challenges and strengthen the country's long-term energy security, according to Punch. The collaboration aims to address existing supply constraints while supporting the refinery's operational capacity. Details of the specific terms or scope of the strengthened partnership were not disclosed, but the move reflects Senegal's broader push to secure stable energy supplies through cooperation with established industry players.

The African Development Bank has unveiled an additional Sh660 billion facility to shield African countries from energy and fertiliser crises, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The facility will operate for one year before being reviewed and will be demand-driven, with financing tailored to countries based on their level of vulnerability. The initiative aims to support nations struggling with supply shocks affecting energy and agricultural inputs.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced plans to launch an oil refinery project in Lamu, Kenya, with September 30, 2026 set as the launch date and construction expected to take up to three years. According to Business Today, the proposed refinery would supply Kenya and neighbouring countries with refined petroleum products, reducing East Africa's dependence on imported fuel. The plan comes amid shifting regional oil demand patterns.