Wheat and bread play a central role for food security and political stability in Sudan.
Not only are physical banks out of reach, people also face barriers to using digital financial services.
Stricter measures had major impacts on farmers’ livelihoods and food security.
African countries, rich in resources, easily fall prey to aggressive tax planning and tax evasion facilitated by offshore companies.
With a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 Naira (US$72), the average Nigerian worker is groaning under the weight of the rising cost of living.
Informal sector organisations in Zimbabwe have the potential to influence politics at a personal and societal level.
In the face of rising food prices in Nigeria, many salary earners have had to change the quality of foodstuff they buy or opt for cheaper alternatives.
The internet and smartphones have enabled customers to make more informed choices by using sites where customers share their experiences.
Egypt is already feeling the impact of the war, which has led to recent cancellation of tenders due to lack of offers, in particular from Ukraine and Russia.
In spite of public disapproval, food prices are likely to remain high this year unless the government intervenes to cushion farmers from rising costs.
The project violates colonial-era water rights but promises cheap and clean power to East Africa.
As a short term measure, modular refineries may help Nigeria with its fuel crisis. It is however not likely to be a long term solution.
Ghana’s economy is in its most precarious state in decades.
