The population of the
Quissanga district, located in the Cabo Delgado province, is facing an
extremely difficult situation, marked by a significant increase in the prices
of essential food products and the depletion of natural resources that have
historically sustained the local economy.
This particularly refers to
the population of Quissanga-sede, who no longer see good results from fishing
activities.
Residents report that the
prices of basic food products, such as rice, which now costs 100 meticais per
kilogram, and sugar, which has reached 105 meticais per kilogram, have become unaffordable
for many families.
Additionally, other
essential food items have also seen significant price increases, worsening the
crisis that has affected the region since families returned from areas where
they had sought refuge.
The situation is even more
concerning for local fishermen, who can no longer carry out their fishing
activities as frequently or successfully as before.
According to Mr. Balamade, a
fisherman from the region, "fish doesn’t come out like before," which
has directly impacted the livelihood of families who depend on fishing for
sustenance.
The scenario is further
exacerbated by the lack of rainfall, which has affected the machambas (local
farms), making the production of essential agricultural food more difficult.
Furthermore, residents
report that the assistance they previously received from aid programs has been
interrupted, leaving many families without support during this critical time.
The lack of rain this year
has been particularly devastating for crops, damaging local production and
increasing reliance on external markets, where high prices make access to food
even more difficult.
The women of the region, who
traditionally engage in farming and fishing, have also been facing
difficulties. Some continue activities such as small-scale fishing (known as
"malhação"), but the output has been insufficient to ensure food
security for their families.
Given these challenges, the
situation in Quissanga requires an urgent response from local authorities and
support organizations to mitigate the impacts of the crisis and provide
continued food assistance to the population. (Seven Mussa)
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