Two killed as Somalis riot over high food prices

Soldiers reportedly open fire as tens of thousands protest in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Troops opened fire and killed at least two people as tens of thousands of people rioted over high food prices in Somalia


Prices of rice and other food staples have been rising rapidly around the world, boosted by poor weather in some nations and rising demand. In Africa, prices of some staple foods have increased more than 50 percent in a matter of weeks.

The Somali protesters include women and children, who marched to protest the refusal of traders to accept old 1,000-shilling notes, blaming that for the skyrocketing food prices.

AP