Economy and Aid
Kenyan Bananas Flood Mogadishu Markets as Somali Farmers Suffer Under Checkpoint Extortion
Mogadishu markets are reportedly flooded with Kenyan bananas, creating stiff competition for local producers. Somali farmers are allegedly struggling due to extortion at illegal checkpoints (isbaaro), which increases their costs and hinders their ability to compete.
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