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Africa food security under threat due to Iran war, trade officials warn

The US-Israel war on Iran is driving fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security, trade officials tell Al Jazeera.

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Trade ministers from African nations and the United Nations’ top trade official warned that the US‑Israel war on Iran is pushing up fuel and fertiliser prices across the continent, raising the risk of food‑security crises. The higher input costs are expected to increase food prices for consumers throughout Africa. Officials said the economic fallout from the Middle‑East conflict is already being felt in the region, prompting concerns about future food availability.

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