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STAPLE FOOD PRICES RISE BY 50% IN SUDAN AMID ECONOMIC STRIFE, FOODS AND COVIC  

The State of Food and Agriculture 2017 - Leveraging food systems for  inclusive rural transformationCost of sugar, bread and transport soar, while promised World Bank aid is yet to arrive. Millions of people in Sudan are facing hardship as the cost of food and transport soars amid economic turmoil in the country.

The cost of some staple foods like bread and sugar has increased by 50% over the past few weeks, driving inflation to a record high of 167%, up from 144% in July. The government declared a state of economic emergency last week after a sharp fall in currency. Read more HERE

Published on 21/09/2020 @ 15h18   | |