Cameroon: Food Price Hikes - Petty Traders Need Subsidies

Manifestations towards a trade fair to make available quality basic necessities at give-away prices are underway in Douala.

Traders commonly referred to as "bayam selam" have sounded their need for subsidies, in order to help low income households secure more foodstuff at reduced rates. The farmers, livestock and fish rearers, craftsmen and transporters made the assessment during a talk with the press, petty traders and other people from various walks of life in Bali, Douala, on October 19.

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