The escalating crisis in the Middle East is no longer a distant geopolitical drama for Africa; it is an economic tremor felt from the ports of Lagos to the markets of Nairobi. For a continent already navigating debt pressures, inflation and currency volatility, instability in a region central to global energy and trade flows could…
Smoke rises from the site of airstrikes in a central area of the Iranian capital Tehran on March 6, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. government on Monday ordered non-emergency government employees to leave Saudi Arabia as the war engulfing Iran widened across the Middle East, pushing oil prices above $110…
As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy infrastructure in the region can send crude prices sharply higher. Much of the world’s oil still moves through the strategic maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz. Any…
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Nairobi — The Embassy of Israel in Kenya has warned that Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities extend far beyond Israel’s borders, with ranges that could reach large parts of the Middle East, sections of Europe, and parts of Africa. In a statement issued Tuesday, the embassy said discussions about missile ranges should not be viewed as…
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks launched Saturday by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, with some of America’s close partners describing the situation as “grave” and “perilous.” Below is a look at the latest reaction to the conflict that erupted Saturday between Iran and the U.S. and its closest ally in…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the sovereign territories of Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Saudi Arabia. These actions constitute a clear violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity and risk…
Amman — “We are only a few weeks into the new year and already the toll of violence and conflict on children in the region is devastating. “Children have been killed, injured, displaced, arrested and detained, and denied education and other essential services. The conflicts and crises across the Middle East and North Africa are…
Time Hotels is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools as a central part of its growth strategy for 2026, supporting operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences, and backing its international expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Source: Supploed | Time Oak Hotel Suites The group currently operates 17 hotels and…
Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons…
