Welligence Sub-Saharan Africa | What to look for in 2026 – H2 Update
July 1, 2026

At the start of 2026, we highlighted a selection of key events, challenges and opportunities in Sub-Sahara’s upstream to keep a close eye on in 2026. Since then, the industry has faced unexpected and unprecedented disruption driven by events in the Middle East that have already fundamentally changed accepted norms. In this mid-year update, we review what has progressed, what has changed and what to look at in the second half of the year.