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Latest Turkish inflation surge could be persistent

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TURKEY

The recent surge in inflation.

Costly food will spotlight neglect of Turkish farming

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TURKEY

This exceeds overall consumer price inflation of 15.9%. Besides causing public alarm, high food prices could indicate that Turkey is barely managing to feed its growing…

North Africa's water scarcity may reduce food exports

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NORTH AFRICA

Since 2015, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia have increased their agricultural exports, due in large part to greater EU trade harmonisation. Despite the importance of farming to their…

Egypt's urgent measures may avert protests

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EGYPT

The Egyptian authorities early this week announced a wide range of measures in response to the damaging economic impact of the Ukraine war, in particular the surge in food and…

Food insecurity risks unrest across North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Food insecurity in North Africa.

Syrian-Lebanese food shortages will drive instability

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SYRIA/LEBANON

While Lebanon is experiencing what the World Bank dubbed “the worst economic crisis in more than a century”, civil war-torn Syria has been hit by one of the most severe droughts…

Lebanese protest leaders will struggle for control

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LEBANON

On the previous day, an all-party meeting called to manage the fallout from earlier protests in mid-June that turned into sectarian clashes failed because it was boycotted by key…

Gulf countries will seek food security bilaterally

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GULF STATES

Global food stocks and prices have remained largely stable, but the globalised nature of the Gulf states’ food security strategies leaves them vulnerable.

Sahelian countries face acute hunger crisis

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SAHEL

Food shortages and insecurity in the Sahel.

Sahel border closures disrupt food supply chains

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SAHEL

Chad closed its borders with Sudan and the Central African Republic. Closures have had a direct economic impact in Sahelian border zones, which are often vulnerable to food…