Nairobi, March 5, 2026 (AFP) - Africa 'exposed' to Middle East war

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2026-03-05

Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely beyond its control. The continent is "structurally exposed" to the Middle East war, said Hubert Kinkoh, senior researcher at the CARPO think tank. "Energy imports, foreign military bases, and its proximity to maritime chokepoints mean the war's effects reach African......

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