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    "Ethiopia",
    "Fertiliser Costs",
    "Food Prices",
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  "textContent": "Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with low reserves",
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