US Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Will Worsen Food Crisis in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa

American officials caution that shipping blockades in the strategic waterway will severely impact fertilizer supplies and fuel costs, exacerbating regional food insecurity.

26 Aug, 13:47 — 26 Aug, 13:47

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Iran’s Hormuz blockade will worsen food crisis in Nigeria, others – US warns

… Says fertilizer shortage, higher fuel cost to hit sub-Saharan AfricaBy Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has warned that Iran’s disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will worsen food insecurity in Nigeria and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa due to fertilizer shortages and rising energy costs. Speaking at a UN Security Council Open […] The post Iran’s Hormuz blockade will worsen food crisis in Nigeria, others – US warns appeared first on Vanguard News.

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