The Russia and Ukraine war has disrupted supply chains and cut access to affordable wheat and fertiliser from the Black Sea region, worsening food crises in African countries. Senior Researcher at the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Gustavo de Carvalho, says “the conflict has created geopolitical sensitivities as China and the West compete for influence in Africa” in this South China Morning Post article.
