US — Iran Conflict Raises Alarms for Africa, African Union Warns. Lagos, Nigeria — The intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran is set to have “serious implications “for Africa, according to the West African economic community ECOWAS. ECOWAS has joined the African Union in expressing deep concern over the conflict, which escalated when Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran on Saturday.
The conflict’s impact on global energy markets, trade, and food supply chains is a major concern for Africa and other vulnerable regions, ECOWAS stated.
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has echoed these concerns, warning of serious economic disruptions for the African continent. “With 30 to 40 percent of the world’s oil transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict could lead to a surge in energy prices and a widespread increase in the cost of living, “Sonko. Morocco has taken proactive measures to address the concerns of its citizens living in the Middle East.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring developments and has made telephone numbers available to its expatriate community.
The African Union has called for “restraint, urgent de-escalation, and sustained dialogue “in a statement issued on Saturday.
The conflict has serious implications for energy markets, food security, and economic resilience, AU chairman Mahamoud Ali Youssouf emphasized.
In Arica, conflict and economic pressures remain acute, with the situation developing rapidly. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
The African Union and ECOWAS continue to monitor the situation closely and call for international cooperation to mitigate the potential impacts on the African continent.
