Gluttony of monopolies is driving food prices up in Africa

Because of low wages, Africans already spend a huge amount of their income on food, but the absence of consumer protection is resulting in a crisis, writes Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.

Gluttony of monopolies is driving food prices up in Africa

Because of low wages, Africans already spend a huge amount of their income on food, but the absence of consumer protection is resulting in a crisis, writes Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.

In May, global food prices increased 1.2%, to their highest level since October, 2017.

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