The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alerted Ghanaian traders and businesses to Burkina Faso's continued ban on the export of cereals and white beans, urging full compliance to avoid sanctions.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 25, the Ministry cited official communications from Burkina Faso - joint communiqués No. 023-0017 dated December 19, 2023, and No. 024-0017 dated November 13, 2024 - reiterating the ban on the export of key staples including rice, millet, maize, sorghum, and cowpeas.
The restriction aims to safeguard Burkina Faso's domestic food security amid regional concerns over grain shortages and rising prices. "Ghanaian traders and businesses involved in importing these commodities from Burkina Faso are advised to take note of this directive and comply accordingly to avoid any sanctions or confiscation of goods," the Ministry's statement highlighted.
Burkina Faso initially announced the export restrictions in December 2023, citing concerns over food sufficiency amid challenging climatic conditions affecting agricultural output.
