report from Maputo

So after a few days of traveling we finally made it to Maputo, capital of Mozambique. When we arrive they tell us we can't go through because there is a big manifestation in which people are burning down buses, taxis, basically anything with wheels. We were stuck were we were, which was 2 blocks away from the riots, where also people were being killed.
People were very angry, in this country which most of the times is very peacefull, because they raised the prices of public transportation by %25, a lot considering many people couldn't afford it the way it was. Of course this was directly influenced by the decisions of the developed countries.
Anyways this made me reflect on the little the rest of the world hears or knows about things happening in Africa. I think we should all make an effort to try and open un people's interest for the things happening all around the world and not only in the houses of rich people.
take care!
Selena