How The World Economy Impacts Africa

Amanpour

CNN

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4.2 • 929 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Africa has been uniquely impacted by the economic rollercoaster of 2025, with the African Development Bank warning that tariffs could send "shockwaves" through the dozens of nations impacted, reducing trade and raising debt. The ADB aims to reduce poverty and living conditions for Africans across the continent, and its President Akinwumi Adesina joins Christiane from Abidjan. Also on today's show: Author Daniel Kehlmann; journalist Karen Attiah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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