THE ongoing crisis in the Middle East has opened doors for African leadership on a global stage, a newly launched book has said.

The book released this month, titled ‘Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer’, by African geopolitical strategist Taufiq Rahim (pictured), covers wide-ranging geopolitical, economic, and social ramifications of the enduring conflict.

The book emphasizes on the need for African leaders with global aspirations to understand the dynamics of the M. East conflict.

 “Africa, in particular, stands at a crossroads, as the continent's leaders must navigate the shifting landscape of international relations,” the book reads in part.

It adds “with Africa's economic future, especially as the Global South consolidates into a formidable bloc. While the immediate focus is on the localized violence in Gaza, there are broader consequences already unfolding,”

According to the book, the shifting alliances due to the conflict that is already emerging, will re-orient around how African countries will engage the Gulf, the Middle East and even the broader Global South.

In comparing the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict to the Russia-Ukraine war unveils subtle yet impactful consequences. While the latter disrupted grain imports and energy markets, the former exerts its influence in even sharper ways. Particular attention is paid to the rise of extremist activities across Africa.

Yet it is the clear gap of leadership in the West amidst this crisis that is strengthening the growing consolidation of BRICS nations, as well as the need for investment and trade routes that connect the

Middle East and Africa directly. Political solidarity is giving way to economic solidarity.

In response to these challenges, African leaders must seize the opportunities presented by the vacuum left by Western powers. By providing leadership and resources in humanitarian efforts, Africa can assert its continental power projection.

“Moreover, this moment offers a unique chance for African businesses to expand into regions traditionally dominated by Western brands. Taufiq Rahim has a personal background from the East Africa, which has enriched his perspective on these issues,” the book shows.

East conflicts on Africa, and the broader implications in a shifting world order. By drawing on his experiences, Rahim illuminates the path forward for African leaders amidst current global events.

The book shows Middle East conflict’s repercussions are already reverberating across continents saying Africa must rise to the occasion, leveraging its strengths to navigate these turbulent times and forge a brighter future for all.