Kasai: Maize prices double in Kamuesha

In Kamuesha, in Kasai province, the price of a measure (Meka) of maize has risen from 3,000 to 6,000 Congolese francs, a 100% increase. Because the cereal is a daily staple for many households, the price surge is especially burdensome for low-income families, which must devote more of their budgets to food. Residents hope prices will fall, but local sources have not specified what caused the increase.