Niger
Data and Analysis
In September 2021, the Government of Niger signed the ministerial decree that defines the composition, organization, and function of the National Technical and Scientific Committee on Biosafety (CTSNB).
The Government of Senegal is reviewing and revising its new biosafety law which may include language for an expedited approval process for certain genetically engineered (GE) products.
Since January 2014, the Burkinabe National Biosafety Agency (NBA) has been converting the status of the organization to a technical and scientific public institution (EPSET) for greater autonomy.
News and Features
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 327,300 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to Nigeria during the 2021/2022 marketing year.