Monrovia, May 21 -- Marketers in the bustling commercial district of Duala, Montserrado County, are raising concerns over declining sales, citing economic hardships that have significantly reduced their profits compared to previous years.

By Augustus D.R. Bortue, augustus.dr.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com

Duala Market serves as a vital trading hub and food distribution center, linking Liberia's agricultural regions to Monrovia's urban population. Despite its importance, the market faces persistent challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental pollution.

Speaking to FrontPage Africa on Monday, May 19, several vendors-many of them young people-lamented that their daily earnings have dwindled, maki...