Paramount Chief of Tatale-Sangule welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
The Paramount Chief of the Tatale-Sangule Traditional Area, Obore Dawuni Attah Nkaraa II, has welcomed the temporal cease fire in the Middle East conflict.
He said although the conflict was not being fought on African soil, its economic repercussions were being felt severely by developing countries, causing misery on citizens.
The chief was speaking at Nakpale Borile in the Tatale area where some farmers called on him to express concern about crops glut and low prices of their produce.
Appeal
Obore Nkaraa II expressed appreciation to the peace-brokers, particularly Pakistan for the timely intervention, while appealing to the UN and NATO members to intensify efforts at finding a permanent solution to the Middle East crises to nib any future disturbances in the bud.
He further called on the international community to act swiftly to prevent further escalation.
“If this war continues and draws other powerful countries into it, it will be dangerous for the entire world,” the chief said.
Economic impact
The conflict has had significant economic repercussions worldwide, including disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and risks to oil production facilities in the region which led to increase in global oil and fuel prices, contributing to higher energy costs for importing countries.
The disruptions also pushed crude oil prices above typical pre-war levels due to concerns over reduced supply and safety of tanker routes.
Obore Nkaraa II said that the rise in global oil prices as a result of the conflict was straining fragile economies in Africa.
He said increase in fuel prices lead to higher transportation costs, which was affecting movement of people and foodstuffs, resulting in low productivity and “worsening the situation of our farmers.”
The chief drew parallels with the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on African economies, saying that the continent was still recovering from the shocks associated with that conflict.
“The Ukraine and Russian war has had a serious impact on African economies and the Middle East conflict is doing same,” the chief said.
While expressing optimism about Ghana’s economic performance, Obore Nkaraa II said an escalation of the conflict could undermine the country’s progress.
Background
The conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, erupted earlier this year and escalated into one of the serious Middle East crises in recent times.
The joint US–Israeli airstrikes against Iranian targets in late February 2026, followed a breakdown in diplomatic talks over alleged Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence.
The strikes, which hit key military targets and infrastructure sites in Iran, triggered a series of Iranian retaliatory missiles and drone attacks on Israel, as well as U.S. military bases in the region, drawing in several allied countries and militiamen connected to Iran.
As the conflict intensified, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, disrupting global energy markets and fueling sharp increases in oil prices.
After more than five weeks of hostilities, a conditional two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday, April 7–8, 2026, following intense last-minute diplomacy.
Agreement
Under the terms, the US and Iran have agreed to pause active fighting. Iran has also agreed to temporarily re-open the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.
Despite the ceasefire, however, the situation remains fragile.
Although Israel supports the truce,it said it does not necessarily cover its ongoing military operations, particularly in neighbouring Lebanon, where tensions have continued because of clashes with the Iran-aligned Hezbollah movement.
