Nairobi, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Mideast war could knock 3 percentage points off Africa growth: energy regulator

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Fuel shortages caused by the war in the Middle East could knock up to three percentage points off African economic growth if they persist, a top regional energy regulator told AFP on Friday. Global oil prices have shot past $100 per barrel this week as shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz has come to an effective standstill, and Iran has struck energy facilities in the Gulf. "There is a little bit of panic," said Geoffrey Aori, CEO of the......

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Beirut, Lebanon, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Hezbollah chief says group ready for 'long confrontation' with Israel

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London, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - UK's Andrew and Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

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Paris, France, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan

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Washington, United States, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Brent crude surges 11% over week, 42% since Iran war began

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Slubice, Poland, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Germans head to Polish pumps as oil price bites

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Havana, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Cuba begins releasing prisoners under deal with Vatican: rights NGO

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Beirut, Lebanon, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Hezbollah chief says will not allow Israel to erase group's existence

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Santa Cruz, Bolivia, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

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