Talk Africa: How can Africa cushion itself from the impacts of Middle East conflict? (Part I)

What began as a joint US-Israel military attack on Iran has now triggered a dangerous spillover, sending shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. Now the frontline has shifted to the world’s most vital routes, as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea become battlefields, slowing down the global pulse. The price of oil is soaring, and the lifeline of international commerce is choking. For Africa, this has caused disruptions to global energy supplies and presents a serious dilemma.