Africa's Energy and Insurance Recalibration: Strategic Intelligence on Strait of Hormuz Closure
The world's most critical energy chokepoint closed on March 2, 2026, when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shut the Strait of Hormuz following military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Protection and indemnity insurance was...
Brent crude has slumped to $62.50 per barrel, down nearly 25% from early 2025 peaks and hovering at levels last seen in 2021. WTI trades below $60. The IEA projects oversupply of 3.1 million barrels per day in 2025 while demand growth remains anemic...