With oil supplies from the Middle East cut off due to the war with Iran, African countries are struggling to secure oil and gas.
The Iran war caused an energy shock in Africa.
The continent is heavily dependent on oil and gas imports from the Middle East.
Most of this supply is stuck on tankers near the now-closed Strait of Hormuz.
Shortages are being reported in countries including Kenya, Ethiopia and Zambia.
Africa’s largest refinery in Nigeria is producing crude oil at full capacity, but the volume is far from meeting the continent’s demand.
Moreover, Africa’s energy infrastructure has suffered from a lack of investment for years.
So what should the government do to contain the crisis?
Posted on: April 7, 2026
