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Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

Millions of Africans face economic hardship as the Iran war, which began Feb. 28, continues to disrupt fuel supplies and raise costs for households like Lagos taxi driver Adegbola Isaac.
A 2025 UNCTAD report describes Africa as "the epicenter of overlapping global crises," with more than half of the continent's trade dependent on five non-African countries. Kenya imports all fuel from the Middle East, particularly the United Arab Emirates.
Fuel prices in a Nigerian city hit 1,350 naira per liter, a nearly 35% increase since the war started. Kenya's flower industry reports weekly losses of up to $1.4 million due to demand declines and shipping disruptions.
The Dangote refinery this week completed 12 shipments of refined products to Ghana, Cameroon, and Tanzania. Kenya's government plans to increase ethanol fuel blending from 5% to 20% in response to shortages.
Diplomatic efforts focus on the Strait of Hormuz, where the United Nations on Friday pursued fertilizer transit to build confidence in wider peace talks. Experts say Africa remains critically exposed to global shocks despite having no role in starting these conflicts.

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Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

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