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IMF loan conditions will worsen Egyptian discontent

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EGYPT

The government's struggle to stave off economic collapse has become increasingly frantic, as inflation has surged, the gap between the official and black market exchange rate has…

Food insecurity risks unrest across North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Food insecurity in North Africa.

Tunisia will struggle to exit crisis stage

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TUNISIA

Living standards are under great pressure from rising food and fuel prices, which are also putting pressure on the state budget ahead of parliamentary elections on December 17, to…

India will keep tight control over wheat exports

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INDIA

Delhi last month banned wheat exports except in cases where letters of credit for shipments have already been issued and where foreign governments request supplies to help meet…

Economic woes to mark succession preparation in Cuba

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CUBA

The Cuban economy.

Brazil's rising agricultural exports face bottlenecks

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BRAZIL

Despite the overall adverse impact caused by the COVID-19 crisis in Brazil, the agricultural sector expanded by 2% year-on-year in 2020. China strengthened its position as…

Ukrainian grain dispute is likely to drag on

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UKRAINE

A glut of Ukrainian agricultural products has driven down prices in neighbouring countries, prompting several governments to impose unilateral import bans. Protests by Polish…

Nigeria will struggle to boost food output

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NIGERIA

This is up from nearly 19 million people in 2023. The crisis has worsened in recent weeks with major food and cost-of-living protests erupting across several states, as well as…

Kenya faces fiscal challenges in 2023

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KENYA

By prioritising debt repayments over salary payments (and refraining from short-term borrowing to pay salaries), the government is signalling its commitment to servicing debts…

Tunisian labour union is moving towards opposition

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TUNISIA

Tunis has been in negotiations with the IMF for a new package all year. The government needs the UGTT’s support to implement any IMF deal, but relations between government and…