The conflict in Ukraine has cost Africa $7 billion in GDP, according to the UN, which warns this figure could rise. Fertilizers, grain, and oil—key exports from Russia and Ukraine—are now harder to access. Rising transport costs and trade disruptions have severely hurt African agriculture, with fertilizer shortages leading to lower yields and grain shortages causing hunger in many regions. While some African countries produce oil, Russian supplies had kept prices stable, freeing up resources for healthcare and education. That balance is now broken. Beyond economics, the conflict is testing the strength of Russia-Africa relations under Western pressure.
Ukraine conflict & its effects on Africa
