This week: Africa feels the impact of the Middle East war at the pumps, but can countries keep the lights on? An historic day at the UN as the legacy of slavery is highlighted. France thinks again about having South Africa over for the G7. Namibia says no to Musk. And Madagascar's new president dusts off the lie detector. 

References/further reading:

https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15907/another-war--another-bill-for-africa

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq8wkq1n9epo

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg06q36052o

https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167199

https://www.ft.com/content/ca914de4-f602-4703-ae03-93c34449e5f2?syn-25a6b1a6=1

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c070kg5rn0ko

https://www.connectingafrica.com/regulation/starlink-blocked-from-operating-in-namibia

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/madagascar-military-ruler-new-ministers-lie-detector-tests

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