Stolen Ukrainian grain is Africa’s food security concern too
The theft of Ukrainian grain has significant implications for food security in Africa. As Ukraine continues to export agricultural products despite the ongoing conflict, the removal of grain from occupied territories raises concerns about the integrity of global food supply chains. This situation highlights the interconnectedness of food security and legal transparency, affecting nations far beyond Ukraine's borders.
- ▪Ukrainian authorities report that over two million tonnes of grain were removed from occupied territories in 2025.
- ▪From January to April 2025, 25 vessels made about 50 voyages from closed ports in occupied Ukraine, transporting over 850,000 tonnes of grain.
- ▪The vessel ASOMATOS unloaded 26,900 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat in Egypt despite Ukrainian warnings and requests for legal action.
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The Diplomat / 5 June 2026 Stolen Ukrainian grain is Africa’s food security concern too By Maria Koval Facebook X Email LinkedIn WhatsApp Behind every shipment of grain there is a farmer, a field, a contract, a port, an insurer and a buyer. When that chain begins with occupation and theft, the damage does not stop at Ukraine’s borders. It affects confidence in maritime trade and creates risks for every country that depends on transparent food supply routes { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://mg.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/polina-rytova-1dGMs4hhcVA-unsplash.jpg", "width": 1000, "height": 525 } The war in Ukraine might seem far from Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
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