Solomon Owusu pushes intra-African trade amid the Iran war

The war in the Middle East just exposed Africa's soft underbelly to oil price chaos.

Global shockwaves hit home

• The United States and Israel strike Iran on February twenty-eight.
• Retaliation drags on for three weeks straight.
• The Strait of Hormuz risks getting choked off badly.
• Fuel prices spike and rattle economies worldwide.

Africa's weak spot gets called out

• Solomon Owusu pushes intra-continental trade hard.
• Overdependence on outside markets leaves the continent exposed.
• The recent crisis pushes some nations toward internal fixes.
• Stronger regional ties could block future disruptions.

AfCFTA needs real teeth now

• United Party director demands serious implementation.
• Continent packs enough resources for self-sufficiency.
• Leaders must commit to boosting internal commerce.
• Continental trade stands as the long-game escape route.