Rising oil prices weaken 29 African currencies, deepen inflation risks

Businessday | 07-04-2026 01:14am |

Global oil prices have surged by more than 50 percent as of March 24, triggering widespread currency depreciation across Africa and raising the cost of servicing external debt and importing essential goods. At least 29 African currencies have weakened, increasing the local-currency burden of debt repayments and driving up the cost of food, fuel and

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