Benin is keeping inflation lower than most West African countries through subsidies, tax relief and price controls.
But the government’s measures are being criticised.
People say high food prices are forcing families to skip meals and businesses are closing.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Cotonou, Benin.
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But the government’s measures are being criticised.
People say high food prices are forcing families to skip meals and businesses are closing.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Cotonou, Benin.
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