Diplomacy
Sudan Lifts 20-Month Ban on Kenyan Tea Imports Following Diplomatic Engagement
Addis Standard · 7 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Addis Standard
AI SUMMARY
Sudan has lifted a 20-month ban on Kenyan tea imports following diplomatic talks between Kenyan President William Ruto and Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris.
- Sudan lifted a 20-month ban on Kenyan tea imports following a meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris.
- The meeting took place on the sidelines of the COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Khartoum originally imposed the import restrictions in March 2025 due to a diplomatic dispute over Kenya hosting Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Sudan previously imported around 35 million kilogrammes of Kenyan tea annually, valued at approximately US$70 million.
- The 20-month ban also disrupted consignments worth over US$24 million that were already in transit or awaiting export.
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