Alison Okatch
October 7, 2026
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As the cost of getting essential goods to market becomes more visible, consumers are showing stronger support for producing closer to home. That shifts the question from simply how much Africa can produce to whether local production can make everyday essentials more affordable and less exposed to external shocks.
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