Why Africa still imports what it grows: The real economics of food insecurity

    Oluwatobi Ojabello | Top Stories | May 21, 2025    
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There’s a saying in Yoruba land, in southwestern Nigeria: “Once food is taken out of poverty, the shame of it disappears.” Regrettably, Africa has done the opposite, building food systems that feed the world, while leaving its own people hungry.

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