The government of Burkina Faso has placed a ban on the importation of cereals from its territory.
The list of cereals includes rice, millet, maize, sorghum, and white beans (cowpea) from its territory.
It is not clear why the ban is, but a notice from the Foreign Affairs Ministry issued on February 25, 2025, indicated that the ban was communicated in 2023 and 2024 but still stands.
Ghanaian traders who are involved in importing cereals from Burkina Faso have been advised to comply with the directive to avoid any form of sanctions.
Read the public notice below:
Public Announcement: Ban on Export of Grains and Cereals from Burkina Faso
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration informs the public that the Government of Burkina Faso has imposed a ban on the export of cereals (Rice, Millet, Maize, Sorghum) and White Beans (Cowpen) from its territory.
This directive, first communicated on 19th December 2023, is still in effect as per the reminder issued on 13th November 2024.
Ghanaian traders and businesses involved in importing these goods are advised to comply with this ban to avoid sanctions.
Stakeholders are urged to take note of this important update.
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