Food Inflation Soars Across Africa Due to Disruptions, Poor Crops, and Rising Demand
- Food inflation remains high across Africa, driven by disrupted markets, poor harvests, and high costs
- Zimbabwe has the highest food inflation at 26% year-on-year
- Egypt has 18% food inflation, the second highest on the continent
- Malawi (9%) and Guinea (6%) also have high food inflation
- Africa's booming population increases food demand, further straining supply