{"id":8791,"date":"2026-10-27T09:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somalia24.com\/en\/?p=8791"},"modified":"2026-10-27T09:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:27:11","slug":"iran-war-raises-food-security-concerns-across-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somalia24.com\/en\/iran-war-raises-food-security-concerns-across-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran War Raises Food Security Concerns Across Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ongoing war between the United States and Israel and Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, raising concerns about agricultural production and food prices. Trade officials warn that continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could affect food availability in the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luz Maria de la Mora, a senior official at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), said fertiliser prices have risen sharply, prompting some countries to reduce their use. She warned that lower fertiliser use could affect next year\u2019s harvests and push food prices higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact is being felt across several African economies. In Zimbabwe, more than 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture, making rising fuel and fertiliser costs a significant concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Uganda, Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna said fuel prices have more than doubled. Although domestic food production has helped cushion some of the pressure from international markets, the country continues to face financial challenges. According to Tanna, Uganda\u2019s currency has lost 10 percent of its value against the US dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are also affecting supply chains beyond the energy sector. De la Mora said the effects have lasted longer than expected. The waterway previously carried around one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the immediate economic pressures, African officials have highlighted the need to attract more foreign investment and develop local industries. Republic of Congo Deputy Prime Minister Jean-Jacques Bouya said his country aims to expand the local processing of its natural resources so that more of the economic benefits remain within the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For African countries, the immediate concern is how higher fuel and fertiliser costs will affect food production and affordability. UNCTAD officials warn that if fertiliser use continues to decline, the effects could be felt in next year\u2019s harvests and food prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ongoing war between the United States and Israel and Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, raising concerns about agricultural production and food prices. Trade officials warn that continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could affect food availability in the coming year. 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