The Hormuz chokepoint is threatening Africa’s food supply
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While international attention is focused on energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war, a critical disruption is the potential shortage of fertilizers threatening Africa’s food supply. Africa’s high reliance on fertilizer imports makes it vulnerable to rising prices and declining crop yields. Major fertilizer exporters like Morocco and Egypt face significant economic consequences.