AFRICA/NIGER – Cereals and pulses export ban: exceptions apply to Mali and Burkina Faso
Niamey (Agenzia Fides) – The military junta in Niger has banned the export of pulses and cereals, except for those to countries belonging to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which brings together Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso).
This was announced on October 16 by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the military junta National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), who explained that the export of rice, millet, sorghum, niébé (“cowpea”) and corn will be banned. The measure was taken to “protect the supply of the domestic market” and “make these agricultural products accessible on the markets”. The statement specifies that “the ban does not apply to exports to the member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), namely Burkina Faso and Mali”.
The government also says it is considering appropriate support measures so that producers receive fair remuneration for their production. Niger is struggling with the consequences of the severe floods that have devastated several areas of the country since June, claiming at least 330 lives. In an attempt to promote the reconstruction of the country, the government has also reduced the cost of cement. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 18/10/2024)
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