Ghana and Burkina Faso move towards a new bilateral trade agreement

Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said at the opening of the 18th International Arts and Crafts Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026) on 30 October that the two countries are taking steps towards a fresh bilateral trade agreement. She said formal trade between them topped US$1 billion last year. Ghana is guest of honour at the fair alongside Mali and Niger.

Why it matters

Closer trade terms with a landlocked neighbour matter for Ghana's ports, hauliers and exporters.

Source: Rainbow Radio Online · 2 November 2026

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