Focus on Africa What's the Impact of US-Israel-Iran War on Africa
Mar 2, 2026
Samuel Edujemfi, a Ghanaian political scientist who studies national memory, and Hassan Kanenje, a regional security analyst focused on the Horn, discuss how the US-Israel-Iran clash reverberates in Africa. They explore disruptions to African travellers in Gulf hubs. They examine risks to African economies, energy supplies, migration and regional security priorities. They also debate Ghana’s decision to rename Kotoka airport.
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Stranded Africans Face Airport Shutdowns In Gulf
- An African traveler described being stranded in Dubai after flights and airport services shut down amid Gulf security alerts.
- They received emergency Ministry of Interior alerts, heard distant explosions, and had to find accommodation without airline support.
Middle East War Risks Spike African Fuel And Food Costs
- Dr. Hassan Kanenje warns Middle East escalation will hit Africa via disrupted energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea shipping.
- That could raise fuel and food prices, worsen inflation, and constrain African industry still recovering from COVID and the Ukraine war.
Register Nationals Abroad And Alert Embassies Now
- African governments should register citizens abroad and alert embassies so consular teams can assist if evacuations become possible.
- Dr. Hassan Kanenje says current closures leave migrants largely on their own until airspace reopens or a ceasefire enables evacuations.