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Ukraine grain crisis a 'wake-up call' for Africa: Ramaphosa─── 12:21 Sat, 23 Jul 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa/PHOTO: OFM News
The Ukraine grain crisis should act as a "wake-up call" for Africa to become self-reliant in producing cereals and fertilisers, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February has prevented millions of tonnes of Ukrainian wheat and other grain from leaving the country's ports, sparking fears of global shortages.
Ramaphosa spoke as Russia and Ukraine on Friday penned a landmark deal with the United Nations and Turkey to unblock Black Sea delivery routes, which could ease the global food crisis.
The South African president said the recent grain supply crunch should spur African countries to boost food production to reduce imports.
