Spotlight on Africa: Africa faces security worries as Iran conflict spreads
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The episode discusses the security and economic implications of the Iran conflict on Africa, featuring insights from Nigerian presidential adviser Sunday Dare and Africa analyst Heni Nsaibia.
US and Israeli attacks on Iran are raising concerns across Africa, from security risks in the Horn of Africa to economic pressures and fears for migrant workers in the Gulf. They also come as West African countries step up cooperation against spreading jihadist violence. In this week’s Spotlight on Africa podcast, we speak to Nigeria’s presidential adviser Sunday Dare and Africa analyst Heni Nsaibia about the risks. As the conflict spreads across West Asia, the Gulf and the Red Sea, worries are growing about how it could affect the African continent. American military bases in Djibouti and Somalia lie within range of Iranian-aligned groups, while US deployments in Nigeria and Kenya further extend potential exposure. Israel also maintains military assets in Eritrea , vulnerable to missile attacks launched across the Red Sea. Such attacks could also threaten Egypt if missiles pass through its airspace. Some African countries fear security risks from the United States , Israel, Iran or Houthi forces in Yemen . Others are already suffering from rising oil prices, related food insecurity and concerns for migrant workers. More than 700,000 African workers remain in Gulf states as…
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