MARKET STRUCTURE · NIGERIA Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 23 in Maiduguri Change At least 23 people were killed and 108 injured by a series of suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday evening. Why it matters The attacks constrain public safety in Maiduguri by striking multiple crowded urban locations during post‑fast gatherings, creating an immediate demand for emergency medical care and security operations. BBC · 4:48 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · REGULATORY · MIDDLE EAST Israel conducts air strikes on Beirut neighbourhoods Change On March 16, Israeli warplanes struck Kafaat, Haret Hreik and Doha Aramoun in Beirut and hit a road near Ansar Stadium; Lebanon reports over one million people displaced since the frontline opened. Why it matters Creates a large-scale humanitarian and logistical constraint on Lebanon’s capacity to shelter, supply, and protect over one million displaced people and restricts movement and transport operations in and around Beirut, including near the international airport. Al Jazeera · 4:47 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · MIDDLE EAST Israel launches limited ground operations in southern Lebanon Change Israeli forces attacked multiple towns in southern Lebanon and announced limited, targeted ground operations against Hezbollah. Why it matters A military-imposed return ban prevents residents of affected towns from returning home until the military authorizes re-entry, restricting civilian access to the operational area. Al Jazeera · 9:59 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · UAE UAE closes airspace briefly Change The United Arab Emirates briefly closed its airspace on March 17, 2026, while its military intercepted incoming Iranian missile fire. Why it matters The closure imposed an immediate restriction on use of UAE-controlled air corridors, constraining civil and cargo aviation movements through the affected airspace. The Hindu · 9:46 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · REGULATORY · AFRICA US imposes visa restrictions on senior Rwandan officials Change The US will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials over alleged support for the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Why it matters The targeted officials are barred from obtaining or using US visas, limiting their ability to travel to or enter the United States. Anews · 6:07 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · REGULATORY · IRAN Iran judiciary chief threatens wartime prosecutions Change On March 4, 2026, Iran’s judiciary chief threatened action against anyone who says or does anything in support of the U.S.-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran. Why it matters Public expression or actions framed as cooperation with an “enemy” are being treated as wartime offenses under Iran’s judicial posture. The stated approach includes death-penalty charges for detainees if convicted of cooperating with an enemy. The Hindu · 12:26 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · COMPETITIVE · UAE Drone strikes damage AWS facilities in UAE and Bahrain Change Amazon Web Services confirmed on Monday that drone strikes on Sunday damaged three of its facilities in the UAE and Bahrain and caused outages. Why it matters Physical damage to data-centre infrastructure disrupted power delivery and affected connectivity at the impacted sites. Fire suppression activities also caused additional water damage in some cases. BBC · 11:27 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · REGULATORY · AFRICA US sanctions Rwanda military, four officials Change On 3 Mar 2026, the United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s military and four top officials for “direct operational support” of the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC. Why it matters The designated military entity and individuals are subject to US sanctions restrictions, limiting their ability to transact with US persons and access the US financial system. Al Jazeera · 7:23 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · COMPETITIVE · MIDDLE EAST QatarEnergy halts North Field-linked LNG output Change QatarEnergy suspended LNG production connected to its North Field after its facilities were struck. Why it matters The suspension removes LNG volumes from a major supply source used in seaborne gas trade. Iran’s move to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz adds a transit constraint for Gulf oil and gas shipments. National Herald · 5:44 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · REGULATORY · AFRICA US sanctions Rwandan Defence Forces and four senior officials Change The U.S. imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four senior officials for supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) in Congo. Why it matters The designations restrict the sanctioned parties’ access to U.S.-linked financial channels and dealings with U.S. persons. WRAL · 12:20 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · COMPETITIVE · MIDDLE EAST OPEC+ resumes faster oil output increases Change OPEC+ agreed to resume oil production increases at a slightly accelerated pace. Why it matters The group’s supply additions are larger than the prior monthly increment size. Several members’ limited spare capacity and any export constraints through the Strait of Hormuz limit how much additional supply can reach the market. Yahoo · 4:58 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery Change Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery near Dammam on March 2, 2026 after it was targeted by Iranian drones. Why it matters Operations at a refinery with capacity of over half a million barrels of crude oil per day are halted during the shutdown. The Hindu · 10:59 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link