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The US-Israel war on Iran, which began in late February, has caused a global oil supply shock, sending energy costs soaring across Africa. Oil-exporting nations like Nigeria reap huge profits while import-dependent countries like Kenya struggle. Eric Wainaina, a Nairobi motorcycle taxi driver, has seen his monthly earnings halve as fuel prices rose and passenger demand fell.
CAF has been criticized for not responding to US travel bans and visa restrictions that prevent fans from five African World Cup 2026 qualifying nations from attending matches. The silence is seen as a betrayal of CAF's founding principles, which once fought against racial discrimination.
The WHO confirmed two hantavirus cases and five suspected infections on the MV Hondius cruise ship stranded near Cape Verde. Three people have died, one is in critical condition, and three have mild symptoms. The risk of community spread is low, and Spain is preparing to receive the vessel.
Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of the world's largest fertilizer producer Yara International, warns that war with Iran could trigger a 'global auction' for fertilizer, causing severe food shortages and price spikes for Africa's most vulnerable communities. He urged global leaders to prevent a crisis where the poorest nations cannot afford essential supplies.
