• A new outlook from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects sharp divergences in food inflation across 160 countries, with African nations dominating both the highest increases and notable declines.
• Countries including Nigeria and Angola are expected to see some of the sharpest food price rises, driven largely by import dependence and currency pressures.
• In contrast, Niger, Liberia, and Morocco are projected to experience food price declines, supported by improved harvests and relative economic stability.
• The outlook underscores how domestic agricultural productivity, currency stability, and economic management are becoming decisive factors in shaping food inflation trends across the continent.
