Inflationary pressures, particularly in Africa are frequently exacerbated by high consumer prices, which reduce the value of savings and fixed incomes. High consumer prices disproportionately affect low-income earners and retirees who rely on fixed pensions, leading to a decline in real income and exacerbating income inequality within society. This presents a problem amongst African countries given the region’s status as a developing economy. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the highest cost of essential goods and services in 2024.This list is courtesy of the Worl…