Inflation is reaching unprecedented heights in several African countries - a worrying trend showing no signs of slowing down unless we seriously reconsider the current monetary system. Below is an overview of recent statistics:

Zimbabwe: 176%

Sudan: 63.3%

Sierra Leone: 44.43%

Ghana: 42.5%

Egypt: 35.7%

Ethiopia: 29.3%

Malawi: 29.2%

Burundi: 28.9%

Congo: 26.67%

Nigeria: 22.41%

Rwanda: 20.4%

Comoros: 20.2%

Sao Tome and Principe: 20%

Gambia: 17.25%

Chad: 12.5%