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… sharply as increase in cargo and container shipped values … and central African markets like Kenya and Democratic Republic of … export values, and massive container shipping freight rate increases since warn … Argus assessed Greek fob cargo prices at $605-610 …
Nigeria’s Bitumen Supply  Faces Pricing Hike Amid Global Energy Crisis 

… Kenya, which is nearly wholly reliant on imported petroleum.
An Iranian-flagged cargo … increases foreign currency demand, depreciates the Kenyan shilling and further increases the … in particular those depending on logistics and energy, will have increased …
Kenya’s fuel crisis unpacked: Inside the global ripple effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 17 – Motorists using the Mai … issued on April 16, 2026, the Kenya National Highways Authority said heavy … Kenya, and disruptions along the route often impact both passenger travel and cargo …
Heavy Rains Disrupt Mai Mahiu–Narok Route as KeNHA Urges Use of Alternative Roads

… a key role in stabilizing Kenya’s fuel supply and … demand, contributing to a more stable Kenyan shilling, lower inflation, and … it has not benefited Kenyans are misleading.
Addressing concerns … case. He noted that the cargo was excluded from fuel …
Government defends G-to-G fuel deal, cites stability and lower costs

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Growth across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) region … . In countries such as Yemen, Sudan and Somalia, food imports already … costs surged, and shipping routes lengthened, weakening global logistics chains.
The IMF noted …
IMF flags sharp growth slowdown in Middle East due to war

… as Israel’s ambassador to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Seychelles … , including 30 percent of container shipping — also functions as a strategic link … confronting the Houthis and protecting global shipping lanes, according to experts.
“Djibouti …
Israel Names First Ambassador to Somaliland as US Strengthens Ties to Counter Houthi Threat

… Uganda remains among the faster-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa … pressure.
Across sub-Saharan Africa, growth is projected … of fuel, fertilizer and shipping. These increases are already … rising import bills.
For Uganda and similar economies, the pressure …
IMF report: Uganda holds growth momentum as regional outlook turns cautious.

… and verify to ensure that the cargo that is loaded is fertilizers … concern was Sudan, Somalia, Mozambique, Kenya, Sri Lanka, countries that are … to monitor, verify, to deconflict the cargo, the fertilizers, we will — you …
UN official warns Strait of Hormuz dispute is disrupting global food supply

… ’s major logistics hubs for West Africa. In the services … Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, … and Príncipe, and South Sudan have not only expressed … Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, …
France is rebuilding its influence in Africa through the Sahara and Morocco

… decarbonisation expert at the Office of Kenya’s Climate Special Envoy. “The pricing … to rising fuel prices in Kenya, where recent increases in petrol … strengthening the business case for green shipping.
Analysts say the developments could accelerate …
Shipping Industry Seeks Certainty as Experts Back Strong Net-Zero Framework