00:00Across Africa, reactions are pouring in over the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East.
00:05In Morocco, King Mohammed VI has described Iranian strikes on Gulf states as abhorrent and a violation of Arab state
00:13security.
00:14Beyond the political response, many people on the ground are increasingly concerned about the potential economic fallout.
00:22I think this concern is mainly about the economic situation.
00:25As a nation, we are affected much more by what is happening at the regional level than what is happening
00:31domestically.
00:34In Algeria, authorities are calling for calm and an immediate ceasefire.
00:38On the streets, opinions are mixed.
00:40Some express sympathy for Iran's stance against U.S. dominance,
00:44while others worry the conflicts could widen and trigger retaliation,
00:48with many believing global powers are ultimately acting in their own interests.
00:55This is a war of interests. That is how I see it.
00:58Iran is pursuing its interests, Israel is pursuing its interests,
01:02the UAE are pursuing their interests, and the United States is also pursuing its interests.
01:07Each of them are pursuing their own interests. I do not believe this is in the interest of Palestine.
01:12In Tunisia, tension is also turning to the economic impact,
01:16with many warning that further escalation could hit energy and food prices,
01:21raising concerns across Africa, where economic questions can be acute.
01:27Every time a war breaks out, prices go up.
01:30Right now, the price per gram of gold is between 140 to 143 euros.
01:36You understand tomorrow, prices could go up and reach about 170 euros.
01:42ECOWAS has also voiced deep concern over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf.
01:47The regional bloc warned that any prolonged disruption in the Persian Gulf
01:50could threaten global oil and gas flows,
01:53raising fears of wider economic consequences.
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