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Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on March 3, 2026. [AFP] 

The Strait of Hormuz has brought to the fore its importance this week as countries grapple with the possibility of fuel shortages due to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. Kenya appears to be among the affected countries, as refined fuel coming from the Middle East cannot, at the moment, go through the corridor.

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