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Sudan bans importation of Kenyan products for hosting RSF

By Sharon Wanga | Mar 14, 2025

Rapid Support Forces — RSF deputy commander Major Gen Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo(centre) with SPLM-N Leader Abdel Aziz Al-Hilu(left) and Fadlallah Burma(right), the leader of Sudan's National Umma Party (NUP) at KICC, Nairobi on February 18, 2025[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Sudan has suspended the importation of all Kenyan products in protest of Nairobi's move to host the Rapid Support Forces.

Following a directive issued on Thursday, March 13, by Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply, the importation has been suspended immediately.

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