Spillover effects of Middle East crisis affecting Africa: Guterres

The spillover effects of the Middle East crisis are impacting Africa, particularly through rising energy and fertilizer prices linked to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. Many African countries are net oil importers, and a prolonged supply chain disruption would severely worsen their economic vulnerability. Immediate de-escalation and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are urgently needed.