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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 12 facts
claimUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on March 14, 2022, that Russia's war in Ukraine could lead to a "cyclone of famine" in many nations, specifically mentioning Africa and the rest of the world.
claimThe conflict in Ukraine has diverted global political focus away from critical issues in Africa, hindering the United Nations' ability to lead peace efforts for vulnerable African nations.
claimBoth Russia and Ukraine are strategic partners of the African continent regarding social and economic ties.
claimThe conflict between Ukraine and Russia marks the beginning of an unstable and disruptive period for Africa's relations with the rest of the world.
claimThe conflict in Ukraine has negatively impacted the African economy by causing rising prices for commodities like gas and oil, which are arresting the region's frail economies.
claimThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine poses a threat to international security and specifically threatens the social, economic, and political stability of Africa, as both nations are vital to the continent.
claimThe halt of grain exports, particularly wheat and other agricultural inputs from Ukraine, will severely impact the majority of Africa, which already faces a structural food crisis due to climate disruptions and ongoing wars.
claimThe ongoing war in Ukraine has caused significant economic impacts in Africa, including spikes in food prices, shortages of fuel, cooking oil, and fertilizers, and increased inflationary pressures.
claimBecause Russia and Ukraine are significant exporters of oil, wheat, and corn to Africa, the ongoing conflict is expected to increase food insecurity for people living on the African continent.
claimPeter Fabricius, writing for the Institute for Security Studies on March 18, 2022, asserted that Russia's invasion of Ukraine revived Cold War faultlines and demonstrated Russia's influence across the African continent.
claimA potential Russian defeat or shift in power could result in a new configuration of Europe involving China in East Asia and the Western Pacific, potentially ending the current global order and ushering in a new Cold War between the 'East' and the 'West' and causing 'dire straits' for Africa (Vihma & Wigell, 2016).
claimAfrican households, the agricultural industry, and food security have been negatively impacted by the invasion of Ukraine due to Africa's reliance on Russian and Ukrainian wheat imports, which account for approximately 30% of global wheat exports.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org 1 fact
claimGlobal South nations, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, have reacted with ambivalence toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine.