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Fava beans and falafel too expensive as inflation in Egypt hits 30-year high

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Video. Fava beans and falafel too expensive as inflation in Egypt hits 30-year high

Updated: 10/05/2017 - 20:52 GMT+2

Import-dependent Egypt has been hit by soaring inflation since it floated its currency last November as part of reform to get an IMF loan.

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