African Union and UN Convene Emergency Talks on Conflict-Driven Food Insecurity
High-level representatives from the African Union, United Nations, and France met in Addis Ababa on May 13, 2026, to address the external shocks caused by the U.S.-Iran war. Discussions focused on the disruption of global fertilizer markets and hydrocarbon supplies, which are severely impacting food security and macroeconomic stability across Africa. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf agreed to explore emergency measures to safeguard vulnerable states from the resulting inflation and supply chain collapses.