How geopolitical shocks and energy crises are derailing Africa’s climate goals

Daily Maverick | 01.09.2026 05:12
On any given morning, a market trader in Accra, a taxi driver in Nairobi, or a farmer in northern Senegal is unlikely to be following developments in West Asia. Yet within days of a military escalation half a world away, each may find themselves paying far more for transport, fertiliser or food.