Burkina Faso Grants Approval for Cereal Exports to Niger On Friday, the officials of Burkina Faso revealed their decision to permit the export of grains to their neighboring country, Niger. Ouagadougou has taken the exceptional step of allowing the export of millet, maize, sorghum, and beans to Niger as a gesture of solidarity with their neighbor.
It is estimated that Niger needs to import a minimum of 600,000 tons of grain this year to avert a humanitarian crisis. Despite its own food commodity needs, Burkina Faso had suspended the export of cereal crops like millet, maize, sorghum, and beans in November 2022.
The situation might also attract Russia’s attention, with the potential for Russia to provide assistance to Niger through Burkina Faso. However, the primary challenge lies in logistics. Currently, the only feasible port route is via Guinea. If Russia can successfully coordinate grain logistics between Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger, it would significantly enhance Russia’s reputation.
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