Nearly six months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have driven up fuel prices and inflation across Africa, with some nations facing severe shortages and fertilizer scarcity threatening harvests. Analysts say African governments have largely pursued cautious, low-key diplomacy, calling for negotiated solutions while avoiding direct criticism of US President Donald Trump. The African Union is especially hesitant to take a unified position following the backlash over its stance on Ukraine in 2022. The economic consequences vary across the continent. While Kenya has managed supply disruptions through diversified sourcing, Ethiopia has struggled with fuel bottlenecks. Nigeria, meanwhile, has benefited from the timing of its Dangote refinery, which has become a major fuel supplier. Experts argue the crisis strengthens the case for accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area to reduce reliance on external energy sources.