Niger's military government bans food exports, except to Burkina Faso and Mali, to safeguard local supplies and address inflation.

Niger's military government has imposed a ban on exporting rice, cereals, and other food items to all countries except Burkina Faso and Mali. This measure aims to safeguard local food supplies and address inflation. The ban follows disruptions in food supply due to earlier sanctions lifted by ECOWAS and the closure of the Niger-Benin border. Violations of the ban may lead to shipment seizures and criminal penalties. Niger is a significant regional cereal supplier.

October 17, 2024
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