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  1. The global food security challenges facing the continent of Africa were the shared focus of discussions involving the World Food Programme.

Russian Attacks on Ukraine Maritime Corridor Drive Global Grain Price Surge

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What happened

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is deliberately attacking Ukraine's maritime corridor, ports, and agricultural infrastructure to disrupt grain exports. Attacks on vessels and port infrastructure have brought cargo movements to a near standstill since July. This scarcity has caused benchmark Chicago futures to climb 40% from June lows to a three-and-a-half-year high.

From interfax.com.ua, dailysabah.com

Why it matters

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The disruption impacts global food security, as Ukraine supplies a significant share of grain and sunflower oil to world markets. Top wheat importers in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are struggling to secure supplies, which is threatening a fresh bout of food inflation for vulnerable consumers.

Global food security challenges facing the continent of Africa were a shared focus of discussions involving the World Food Programme.

From interfax.com.ua, dailysabah.com

Who's involved

  • World Food ProgrammeMonitors and provides food assistance, noting the impact of the grain supply disruption.
  • AfricaContinent heavily reliant on Black Sea grain supplies, facing food security risks.
  • William RutoPresident of Kenya, who may face pressure from the resulting food security crisis.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AfricaSpeculative

    The continent might face increased food inflation due to supply constraints and soaring commodity prices.

  • African Development BankSpeculative

    The African Development Bank could see increased demand for emergency and development financing due to the food security crisis.

How it developed

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  1. Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative amid intensified strikes on Chornomorsk, with Turkey and the UN involved in mediation.Sub-event
  2. Grain export disruptions due to attacks on Ukraine's maritime corridor are affecting African food security.1 source

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