Written by: Qusay Ahmed

Many African countries are experiencing worsening economic and humanitarian consequences due to the war between Iran The United States, at a time when fears are growing of a food and fuel crisis that could hit the continent in the coming months.

Navigation disruptions and rising oil prices have caused a significant increase in the cost of living and agricultural production, directly impacting millions of citizens who depend on agriculture and imports to secure their basic needs.

According to a Reuters field report, in northern Malawi, farmer Sutini Williams Nsamba says he is facing increasing difficulty in purchasing fertilizers needed to grow maize, peanuts and tobacco, warning that continued shipping disruptions into the next planting season will result in a low and devastating harvest.

He added that the prices of basic commodities have risen to the point where daily life has become more difficult for poor families.

Africa faces the repercussions of the war in the Middle East.

This suffering is repeated in several African countries with fuel prices rising by between 15 and 40 percent, with Malawi recording a 34 percent increase in gasoline prices, while jet fuel prices rose by more than 80 percent.

Experts believe that the African continent is the most vulnerable to global shocks due to its heavy reliance on imports of food, fertilizers and petroleum products.

Despite the announcement of a temporary truce between the United States and Iran, economists doubt a quick return to stability.

Former African Union envoy Simon Molongo confirmed that many African countries It continues to face pressure on local currencies and rising costs of subsidies and energy.

Humanitarian organizations have also warned that the current crisis could exacerbate hunger and food insecurity, particularly in Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia, where millions are already suffering from displacement, drought and armed conflict.

Relief reports indicated that shipments of medicines and food aid were disrupted due to maritime transport disruptions.

In response to the crisis, some African governments have begun taking austerity measures, including reducing fuel and energy consumption, while experts have called for accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and boosting domestic production to reduce dependence on foreign markets.

Observers believe that the current truce may give the continent a short breathing space, but it does not represent a permanent solution to the structural crises plaguing African economies.