Africa’s costly paradox: When trade defies geography, logic

    Dr Oluyemi Adeosun | Top Stories | May 04, 2025    
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In a continent of abundant resources, fertile soil, and bustling rivers, it should be easy to feed, clothe, and sustain Africa’s populations through regional trade and local production. 

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