BNP 016: When Superpowers Fight, Africa Bleeds: Israel & Iran's 12-day War

As the world watches tensions rise between Israel, Iran, and the United States, Africa is already feeling the heat: from surging oil prices to disrupted trade routes along the Red Sea. In this episode of The Bad Natives Podcast, we unpack how a war that began far from African soil is threatening the continent’s economic and political stability.

We break down what Benjamin Netanyahu’s retaliation tactics, Iran’s airstrikes near Natanz, and the muted role of the United Nations could mean for African nations increasingly dependent on global trade and diplomatic alignment. From the Horn of Africa to the Sahel, from Kenya’s railway ambitions to ECOWAS’ quiet unraveling, we ask: can Africa remain neutral in a world split by proxy wars and power plays or will this be the moment African leaders finally step out of Western foreign policy shadows? And what happens if Trump writes off the continent entirely?

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