The Hormuz Chokepoint Is Threatening Africa's Food Supply

Africa's food crisis may be worsened by fertilizer supply disruptions linked to the Iran war and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Most African countries rely on fertilizer imports, and their domestic production is insufficient to meet growing demand. Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria are leaders in fertilizer production, but the closure of the strait could have serious consequences for food prices and agricultural output.