Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the ban on white cereal and bean imports from Ghana’s neighbour, Burkina Faso, still remains in place and, therefore, advises traders and businesses to strictly adhere to the ban.
“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 said in a statement issued in Accra yesterday copied to the Ghanaian Times.
According to the ministry, official communications from Burkina Faso—joint communiqués No. 023-0017 dated December 19, 2023, and No. 024-0017 dated November 13, 2024 — reiterated the ban on the export of key staples including rice, millet, maize, sorghum, and cowpeas.
The restriction, the ministry noted, was aimed to safeguard Burkina Faso’s domestic food security amid regional concerns over grain shortages and rising prices.
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