As oil prices soared to more than $100 a barrel this week, what will the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East be for African countries? Which sectors are most at risk? RFI spoke to Guinea-Bissau economist Carlos Lopes, former executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and now a lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
RFI: What impact is the rise in oil prices having on African economies? Have prices at the petrol pump increased? What are the consequences for industry, transport and power stations?
