The recent takeover of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by M23 rebels has led to staggering price hikes on essential food items, impacting local communities significantly. Prices for flour, beans, and cooking oil have reportedly risen between 18 and 160 percent within a week, making basic nutrition unattainable for many. As the area struggles with instability, ActionAid reports that hundreds of thousands could be on the verge of severe hunger. Despite some restoration of services, the economic impact of conflict continues to pose serious challenges for residents.
As a result of the soaring costs and worsening displacement crisis, basic nutrition is out of reach for many, and hundreds of thousands of people in the city could be pushed into severe hunger.
Everything has become expensive. We were paying $20 for a bucket of rice, and now it's at least $23.
We buy various products at a high price. And this is affecting us economically at this time of war.
Rwanda-backed fighters from M23 stormed into Goma, declaring it under their control, leading to severe price hikes and a humanitarian crisis.
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