The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is disrupting key maritime routes, directly affecting Sudan’s agricultural economy. These shipping blockages have caused steep rises in fuel and fertilizer costs, essential inputs for farming. With prices soaring beyond reach for most local farmers, many are reducing summer crop planting drastically. This decline in cultivation threatens food security in a country already facing severe instability due to its internal war between the national army and the RSF paramilitary group. The combined pressures of regional violence and global supply chain issues are pushing Sudan’s farming sector toward collapse.
France 24 correspondent Clemence Waller reports from Sudan, highlighting how farmers endure dual challenges—local armed conflict and international geopolitical tensions. Their ability to grow food is increasingly compromised, exposing the vulnerability of the region’s food systems. The situation underscores the interconnectedness of global events and local livelihoods, particularly in areas with fragile infrastructure. Without immediate relief and stable conditions, agricultural output will continue to fall, worsening hunger and displacement across the country.