How the U.S. war with Iran is widening inequality in Africa
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The U.S. war with Iran is exacerbating inequality in Africa, notably in Angola, where prices for food, fuel, and fertilizer have risen sharply impacting poor populations most severely. Conversely, wealthy and well-connected individuals have benefited economically amidst the conflict-driven inflation.
In Angola, the conflict has driven up prices for food, fuel and fertilizer, increases felt most acutely by the poor. But for the wealthy and well-connected, it's been a boon.
World Conflict Politics Health Commodities US-Iran war Africa Angola inflation food prices fuel prices fertilizer inequality