[Multiple International Organizations Warn of Severe Risks to Africa's Economy from U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on April 6, the African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme jointly released a policy brief stating that the ongoing tensions in the Middle East are continuously disrupting critical international transport routes, energy, and fertilizer supply chains. This will significantly slow down Africa's economic growth and pose severe risks to African economies. The brief specifically highlighted that due to disruptions in the transportation of liquefied natural gas produced in the Persian Gulf, the supply of ammonia and urea products has been restricted, which will sharply increase fertilizer prices during the planting season from March to May this year. This will further impact end-consumer sectors such as food. The African Union and other organizations emphasized that the current situation has severely disrupted trade and driven up fuel and food prices, potentially leading to a "cost of living crisis" in the near future. The brief also noted that rising shipping and insurance costs, exchange rate pressures, and tighter financial conditions will further exacerbate the severity of the crisis, placing the heaviest burden on the poorest households. (CCTV News)