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Rising temperatures could wipe $20bn off African economies, AfDB warns
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Jul 27, 2026 · 15:27 WAT
The African Development Bank has warned that rising global temperatures could potentially wipe twenty billion dollars from African economies, triggering higher food prices, mass migration, and deeper fiscal strain across the continent. Such macroeconomic pressures carry potential implications for agricultural and consumer goods sectors listed on the Nigerian Exchange.