Why Russia-US talks are a good sign for all
March 17, 2025The shift in relations between Russia and the US may open a door for a more balanced multipolar system
Africa has been heavily affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine since the start of Russia’s military operation in February 2022.
According to a report compiled by ODI Global, the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), the Economic Research Forum (ERF), and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), ‘Impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on Africa: policy implications for navigating shocks and building resilience’, Africa has been caught in the crossfire due to lack of supplies of food and agricultural commodities.
The report features case studies on Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, and Sudan, and finds that while direct trade exposure is low, Africa relies on Russia and Ukraine for food and fertilizer imports.
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