S&P says Middle East war to hit African states’ credit ratings

The risk to African economies from the Middle East conflict is likely to worsen if the war drags on, given that many are net importers of oil, fuel and fertilisers, S&P Global said on Wednesday. In an assessment of the continent’s exposure to the crisis, the ratings agency said higher fuel and fertiliser import costs […]

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