VOICED: Uneasy calm returns in Mozambique after food riots

The video discusses the recent riots in Maputo, Mozambique, triggered by a 17% increase in bread prices. It highlights the economic struggles faced by citizens due to rising costs of essential goods and the collapse of the local currency. Despite Mozambique's growth post-civil war, many citizens live in poverty, earning insufficient wages to cover basic needs. The government plans to maintain high bread prices, which could worsen the situation for the impoverished population.

What triggered the recent unrest in Maputo?

How have the rising prices affected the daily lives of Mozambicans?

Discuss the economic growth of Mozambique since the end of the Civil War in 1992.

What is the current minimum salary in Mozambique and how does it compare to the cost of living?

What are the consequences of the government's decision to maintain high bread prices?