US-Iran war Africa impact

US-Iran War Africa Impact: Second-Round Shock

The market no longer believes in a ceasefire headline on its own. Africa is no longer dealing only with the first-round panic from the US-Iran war. It is now facing a more dangerous phase: a fragile truce, disrupted shipping, volatile energy prices, and second-round pressure on food, currencies, debt, and growth. That shift matters because the […]

By LEAF Economy, LEAF

When Oil Moves, Africa Pays: The Impact of the US–Israel–Iran Conflict on Africa

The US–Israel–Iran conflict has triggered a major shock in global energy markets, with prices rising sharply following disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. This key oil transit route handles over one-fifth of global supply, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2025). The disruption to this trade route has increased global demand and pushed oil […]