Africa Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Chokes Oil Supply Routes

The war in Iran is sending shockwaves through Africa’s energy markets. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, vital oil and gas shipments from the Middle East are stuck in limbo. Countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zambia are already reporting fuel shortages, underscoring the continent's heavy reliance on imports to meet its energy demands. Nigeria’s largest refinery is working at full tilt, but its output barely scratches the surface of what’s needed to offset the disruption. Years of un