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Geopolitical Tensions Raise Costs, Threaten Production in Africa
Shipping disruptions, energy insecurity and dependence on external suppliers are lifting costs and causing delays, prompting calls for regional
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USD/NGN₦1,329▲ 0.18%GBP/USD1.3477▼ 0.14%EUR/USD1.1538▼ 0.12%BTC$76,131▼ 1.47%ETH$2,419▼ 4.25%SOL$97.87▼ 3.85%S&P 5007,585.73▼ 1.14%NASDAQ25,981.57▼ 1.66%DOW52,093.11▼ 1.31%FTSE10,728.16▲ 0.54%BRENT$107.24▲ 2.51%GOLD$4,387.4▼ 0.49%
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