Iran War Disruption to Strait of Hormuz Threatens Africa's Food Security, UNCTAD Warns

Name: Iran War Disruption to Strait of Hormuz Threatens Africa's Food Security, UNCTAD Warns
Uploaded: 2026-10-27T01:05:18.146353+00:00
Description: UN Trade and Development official Luz María de la Mora warned on Oct. 26, 2026, that war-driven fertiliser and fuel price surges are pushing African countries to cut input use, threatening next year's harvests. Uganda and Zimbabwe have already reported fuel price spikes and acute exposure given their reliance on agriculture.

UN Trade and Development official Luz María de la Mora warned on Oct. 26, 2026, that war-driven fertiliser and fuel price surges are pushing African countries to cut input use, threatening next year's harvests. Uganda and Zimbabwe have already reported fuel price spikes and acute exposure given their reliance on agriculture.

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