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The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South.

“About a third of the world’s basic fertilizers now pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” says Hanieh, who adds that the “coming food crisis” is compounded by the climate and debt crises in much of the developing world. “It’s a perfect storm.”

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The U.S. implemented a naval blockade on Iran earlier this week. Laleh Khalili, a professor of Gulf studies who researches the shipping and logistics industry and its impact on the global economy says it could lead the U.S. military to begin “firing on ships that it assumes are Iranian or carrying oil from Iran or other cargo to Iran.” Iran, in response, could “interpret this as a belligerent action,” ending the fragile ceasefire agreed to by both parties. “Iran is going to defend itself against this imperial imposition, and how it's going to do that remains to be seen.”

Meanwhile, explains Khalili, shipping disruptions in the Gulf have affected the supply chains of key resources including oil, aluminum, helium and fertilizer. "Transportation costs are going to be higher, so food prices are going to be higher; people's MRIs are going to be scheduled out by six months … semiconductor manufacturing is going to be affected," Khalili says. "The crisis is only going to get more horrific before it gets any better."

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In a move that has shocked the international community but rallied supporters of African sovereignty, Ibrahim Traoré’s government in Burkina Faso has officially dissolved 118 NGOs and civil society groups. Is this a necessary step for national security, or a crackdown on dissent? Today, we dive deep into the "Western Version" vs. the "Burkina Faso Reality."
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On April 15, 2026, the Burkinabé Ministry of Territorial Administration announced a massive sweep, revoking the licenses of over 100 organizations. While Western headlines call it a threat to democracy, the government in Ouagadougou points to a 2025 law aimed at protecting national sovereignty and ending foreign interference during a time of war.
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• Sovereignty vs. Security: Understanding Traoré’s stance that "Western democracy is a stick used against Africans."
• The NGO Paradox: How foreign-funded groups are being scrutinized for "administrative errors" and "data security" concerns.
• The Frontline Reality: Why the junta believes "total freedom" is a luxury during an existential fight against terrorism.
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On today’s episode of The Breakdown, we unpack Ghana’s growing relationship with France at a time when countries across West Africa are cutting ties and pushing back against French influence. Why is Ghana moving in the opposite direction? From President John Mahama’s recent visit to France and talks with Emmanuel Macron, to Ghana’s landmark security partnership with the European Union, we break down what’s really behind these decisions—and what they mean for the region.

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