Africa Hydrocarbons Inc.: 3D Seismic Survey Completed in Tunisia

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2012) - Africa Hydrocarbons Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NFK) ("AHI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that field recording of the Bouhajla North 3D seismic survey in Tunisia has now been completed. The 55 km² survey was contracted to CGGVeritas Services SA, and was shot over the Bouhajla North prospect on the Bouhajla Permit, located onshore in the Pelagian Basin.

CEO, John Nelson states, "The seismic operation went according to plan. We are excited to see the data processing and interpretation get underway on the Bouhaijla North prospect over the coming weeks."

About the Company

Africa Hydrocarbons Inc. is a newly formed Canadian listed exploration company with a vision to develop a significant presence in the developing oil and gas industry within Africa. The Company signed an agreement with DualEx Tunisia Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dualex Energy International Inc., that grants the Company the right to earn 47.5% interest in a 416 square kilometer exploration permit located within onshore Tunisia.

Forward Looking Statements

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Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward looking statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits will derive from them. Except as required by applicable securities laws, AHI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF AFRICA HYDROCARBONS INC.

John Nelson, CEO