Iran, Ukraine and Africa, a continent in search of food

A global famine is on the way, worsened by the war in Iran that began on February 28, 2026. Africa, already vulnerable to food crises due to its reliance on grain and fertilizer imports, is experiencing dramatic price increases, with bread rising by 300% in some cities. The war in Ukraine had already disrupted grain supplies, and the situation in Iran could further exacerbate this food crisis on the continent.