west african shipping companies are revising their business strategies In response to the growing crisis in the Middle East. Boma Alabi, president of the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN), said operating costs, especially insurance premiums, are increasing due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and insecurity in the Red Sea and Suez Canal.

Shipping companies could turn to more lucrative European routes if the conflict continues, maritime experts have warned, as suggestions emerged that some shipping companies could soon start charging war risk insurance fees on cargo headed to West Africa.

  • West Africa:
    Middle East crisis – Nigeria, West Africa at risk of losing shipping lines to European markets

    Vanguard, 12 March 2026

    Shipping companies, freight forwarders and other port users have raised concerns over the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on cargo throughput… Read more »

  • Africa:
    How the unimaginable regime change and war in Iran affects the world

    IPS, 12 March 2026

    A US/Israeli war on Iran could be like playing with a hornet's nest, spreading fear and chaos all around. The Israeli government claimed that the war was a “preventive” measure… Read more »

  • South Africa:
    Middle East crisis forces Flysafair to raise ticket prices

    Scrolla, 12 March 2026

    Flysafair will add a temporary fuel surcharge to all tickets from March 12 for flights departing through May 12, 2026. The Middle East crisis has driven up jet fuel prices in South African… Read more »

  • Nigeria:
    Middle East conflict shows Nigeria can help diversify global oil supply – Tugger

    Premium Times, 12 March 2026

    Mr Tugger made the comments in a recent interview with Reuters. Read more “

  • South Africa:
    South Africa calls for ceasefire and talks amid tensions in the Middle East

    SAnews.gov.za, 11 March 2026

    South Africa is calling for an immediate ceasefire and talks as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and… Read more »

  • South Africa:
    'No immediate risk' of fuel shortage in South Africa, most oil imported from Nigeria

    Daily Maverick, March 11, 2026

    The message from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources follows alarm raised in the media about impending fuel shortages in South Africa. With domestic refining capacity… Read More »

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    Many countries are activating emergency plans for their citizens in the Middle East as increasing attacks have lit a fuse price of oil and gold — “conflict objects” that, for various reasons, often reflect geopolitical tensions, reports Ed Stoddard for Daily Maverick.

    Meanwhile, South African President Ramaphosa

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