Ghanaian tomato traders safely return from Burkina Faso, two weeks after a terrorist attack disrupted cross-border trade.
The group, which departed on Monday, February 22, arrived back in Ghana on Thursday, February 26, marking the first successful sourcing trip since the Titao community attack halted trade.
Government action to reopen the border enabled the resumption of tomato imports.
The temporary closure had caused shortages and driven up prices in several markets, particularly affecting major hubs like CMB in Accra. Traders at the Ghana National Tomato Traders Association’s CMB Underbridge branch welcomed their colleagues’ safe return and praised authorities for reopening the border.
Despite relief, some sellers criticized delays in government intervention, noting that prolonged uncertainty worsened financial losses.
Anxiety remains high, as traders described the recent journey as tense but necessary to address the pressing tomato shortage.