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Is Guinea Military Junta to Blame for Rice Shortage?

Labor unions in Guinea have threatened a nationwide strike action if the government does not reduce the cost of living in the West African nation. The ruling junta recently increased the price of importing basic food items into the country -- which has resulted in an unprecedented price increase in markets across the country.

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Banque mondiale/Dominic Chavez

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