Senegal suspends rice imports to clear local stocks
Senegal has halted rice import permits for one month. The suspension began July 8. Authorities hope to reduce domestic inventories and boost local sales. Rice mills currently hold about 37,000 tons of milled rice. The Senegal River Delta and Falémé…
Senegal launches $261 million food sovereignty program
Senegal launched the Support Program for Food Sovereignty Strategy (PASS) on Saturday, July 4. The government valued the initiative at 150 billion CFA francs, approximately $261 million dollars. This six-year program will accompany the implementation of…
Ghana takes on the seed crisis: New council aims to end dependence on imports
June 27, 2026
Ghana has officially inaugurated the National Seed Council (NSC) to regulate the seed sector and improve access to....