MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT RATTLES AFRICA

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is driving spikes in energy, food, and fertilizer prices, increasing instability across African economies. Regional institutions including the AfDB, AUC, UNDP, and UNECA are urging practical crisis responses and resilience-building measures. The shock is worsening pressure on food security, inflation, and fiscal space for many African governments. It has become the most important Africa-wide story because it directly affects livelihoods, development, and economic stability across the continent.