Africa, Affected by Middle East Conflict, Must Draw Lessons From It to Industrialize: Ivorian Expert

"Our West African countries will feel the direct impact because they depend on energy and food imports. The Gulf countries also provide significant funding to these economies through investments. African states must seize this war as an opportunity to launch genuine industrialization," Koné Daouda, a doctor in political and social philosophy and specialist in international relations, told Sputnik Africa.