Uganda and Egypt discuss Iran war effects on Africa's energy and food prices

African outlets stress that the Iran war is already raising energy and food prices across the continent, hitting import-dependent countries like Uganda and Egypt. They present the talks between Uganda and Egypt, and Egypt’s outreach to Russia, as attempts to shield African consumers from further price spikes. They highlight Africa’s limited control over conflicts in the Middle East while bearing the cost through higher fuel and grain bills.

• •Ugandan and Egyptian officials link rising energy and food prices in Africa directly to the Iran war.
• •African governments view Egypt’s talks with Russia as part of a search for more reliable fuel and grain supplies.
• •Uganda and Egypt warn that prolonged conflict around Iran could worsen inflation and food insecurity in African states.
• •African commentators describe Egypt’s potential role as a distribution hub as a way to lower transport and insurance costs for regional imports.
• •African coverage stresses that without new supply arrangements, poorer households will face higher bread and fuel prices.