Abstract
As an eccentric surprise to global food supply security, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 has the potential to undermine national and international initiatives to combat poverty and hunger. Africa, which is widely believed to be at the receiving end of globalization and development is at the mercy of food insecurity as a result of Ukraine unproved attacked by Russia. This research paper evaluates the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on food security and food supply particularly in Sub-Sahara Africa. The time of the incursion and the two states involved in the conflict are two notable exacerbating aspects that explain the current and anticipated possible impacts of the invasion on food security in Sub-Sahara Africa. Adopting the methodology of secondary data analysis, and the dependency theory of international relations, the study finds that political events happening in far-away Europe can have a detrimental effect on Sub-Sahara African States due to its economic and social dependency on these developed countries. The study recommends support for policy reform, utilisation of Africa Continental Free Trade Zone, partnership with private investors, increase investment in agriculture, strengthen research and development, foster regional cooperation among other so as to ensure food security in the continent of Africa.
Recommended Citation
Akindoyin, Dare Isaac
(2024)
"Impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict on Food Security in Sub-Sahara Africa,"
The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development: Vol. 9:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/agsjournal/vol9/iss1/3