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East Africa's refinery competition revives regional rivalries

Competition over refinery development in East Africa is reviving regional rivalries.

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Energy infrastructure competition could increase tensions and affect regional supply strategies.

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  1. East Africa's Refinery Race Revives Regional Rivalries ↗africa.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 6:34 PM UTC

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