Iran war threatens Sudan's already fragile agricultural sector

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Iran war threatens Sudan's already fragile agricultural sector Africa

Issued on: 26/05/2026 - 18:03

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As the US's conflict with Iran continues to block crucial shipping lanes, Sudanese farmers are warning it is disrupting food production in an already unstable nation. The country is still in the midst of a war between the army and the RSF paramilitary, and fuel and fertilizer price hikes are forcing cutbacks in summer planting. FRANCE 24's Clemence Waller tells us more from the ground.

Video by: Clémence WALLER Keywords for this article

• Sudan
• Iran war
• Strait of Hormuz
• Famine & food security

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