Somalia – Commodity prices rise in Mogadishu as Ramadan arrives

Mogadishu – Somalia 08/05/2019

Hamrawein market, which is one of Mogadishu’s oldest markets, is witnessing a remarkable rise in commodity prices due to increased demand as the holy month of Ramadan arrives. The price hike is not the only problem that faces shoppers, but also the spread of security barriers and checkpoints near markets, which have become frustrating for both traders and shoppers.