The government of Sudan has suspended all imports from Kenya following the latter's decision to host the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a rebel group currently fighting the Sudanese army for control of the country.
In a notice issued on Thursday, Sudan announced the immediate restriction of all imports from Kenya, barring entry via ports, railways, and air transport. "The import of all products from Kenya via all ports, crossings, airports, and entry points is suspended starting from this date until further notice," read part of the letter by Sudan's Acting Minister of Trade and Supplies, Omar Ahmed Mohamed Ali.
The Acting Minister stated that the decision was due to Kenya's defiant act of hosting and sponsoring the rebel group in Nairobi, adding that the move was aimed at protecting Sudan's national interests and security.
President William Ruto (right) when he held talks with the leader of Rapid Support Forces Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo at State House, Nairobi on January 3, 2023.
