Africa food security under threat from Iran war, trade officials warn

The war on Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across the African continent. Trade officials warn that this threatens food security, meaning the ability of people to secure enough food.

Fuel and fertiliser are key inputs for producing and moving food, so higher prices can affect farming and the availability of food. The source material available does not give further details, such as specific countries, the size of the price increases or the names of the officials.

This report will be updated if more precise information becomes available.