MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT SPIKES AFRICA'S ENERGY AND FOOD CRISIS

The ongoing Middle East conflict has driven global oil prices up by more than 50 percent, severely impacting African economies. Twenty-nine African currencies have weakened, increasing costs for debt servicing, food, fuel, and fertilizer imports. Institutions like the AfDB, AUC, UNDP, and UNECA recommend crisis responses and resilience measures for African nations. This escalation worsens global instability and threatens food security across the continent.