There is a hell of a lot of oil in Africa

Algeria has a massive amount of oil. Not only that but it is so pure it comes out of the ground almost refined already.
North Africa & Nigeria are extremely abundant in oil.

Then we can probably expect Africa mentioned in context of "Axis of evil" soon !

Why do you think Cheney wants a judge order to keep strategic plans of the Department of Energy a Secret?

Well, I guess while promoting favourable regime changes in Africa, Cheney will find the French on his way pretty soon, who are also working on "recolonisation" of Africa.