Cameroon suspends Maize imports to safeguard local production and food sovereignty

© Mincommerce The Cameroonian government through its trade Minister has announced the immediate suspension of maize imports. This in a move to protect local farmers. This unusual shift in policy comes after reports surfaced that domestic producers are constantly battling to sell massive stockpiles of harvested maize, even as authorized imports continue to saturate the market. This scenario represents a stark departure from the historical trend of grain deficits and highlights a critical disco...

By Louisa KINYUY