Africa’s costly paradox: When trade defies geography, logic

The Durban Port in Durban, South Africa, photographed on Friday, May 25 2018. It is the busiest port in South Africa. Pic: Waldo Swiegers / Bloomberg

In a continent of abundant resources, fertile soil, and bustling rivers, it should be easy to feed, clothe, and sustain Africa’s populations through regional trade and local production. Yet, paradoxically, many African nations import essential goods from thousands of miles away while ignoring

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