Military bases and trade routes leave Africa exposed to war fallout
The continent is "structurally exposed" to the Middle East war, said Hubert Kinkoh, senior researcher at the CARPO think tank.
"Energy imports, foreign military bases, and its proximity to maritime chokepoints mean the war's effects reach African shores quickly."
Targets
The Horn of Africa includes possible targets for Iranian strikes, notably the 4,000 US military personnel at Camp Lemonnier in Dji