Audio By Carbonatix
Fishmongers in Egypt say they have been forced to slash their prices by up to 50% because of a boycott that has swept the country.
A campaign against high prices, which began in the major cities of Port Said and Alexandria, has spread elsewhere under the slogan "let it rot".
The protest began online weeks ago, sparked by the ongoing price hikes of almost all goods.
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has previously advised consumers to boycott products that become unaffordable as the Egyptian currency plunged in value.
Seafood is traditionally eaten during celebrations of the Sham Ennessim national festival, which falls on 6 May.
The festival will coincide with the Easter Monday celebrations of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
From wards to worship: Diana Hamilton reveals how nursing school shaped her destiny
8 minutes -
Mahama demands binding deadlines for African reparations
40 minutes -
This is not the time to settle political scores – Bawumia to government
2 hours -
5 definitive Valentine’s Day gifts to win your lover’s heart in Ghana
2 hours -
37% of SHS students exposed to drugs – Opare-Addo
2 hours -
NLC secures court injunction against striking tertiary unions
3 hours -
Waiting in the Ring: life inside Bukom’s halted boxing scene
3 hours -
Red Notice cancellation: OSP official fires back at Ofori-Atta’s lawyers
4 hours -
Ofori-Atta saga: Red Notice ends after arrest – OSP official clarifies
4 hours -
AAG raises alarm over billboard demolitions, calls for presidential intervention
5 hours -
Health Minister to chair probe into ‘No Bed Syndrome’ death; promises system overhaul
5 hours -
Prime Insight to tackle ‘galamsey tax’ debate, cocoa reforms and Ayawaso East fallout this Saturday
5 hours -
Cocoa crisis, galamsey complicity and election credibility to dominate this Saturday’s Newsfile
6 hours -
INTERPOL deletes Red Notice for Ofori-Atta as extradition process continues — OSP confirms
6 hours -
MasterMinds resources positions itself as key player in skills development and workforce training
8 hours