Tuesday May 30, 2017
Sudan’s cabinet has approved a ban on imports of agricultural and animal products from Egypt, Sudan’s state news agency SUNA said on Tuesday.The cabinet also urged the private sector to import products directly from countries of origin, bypassing neighbouring Egypt.Growing tension between Egypt and Sudan has led to mounting trade restrictions between the two countries. Sudan banned all Egyptian agricultural goods in March.Sudanese foreign minister has cancelled a vital trip to Egypt following accusations by President Omar al-Bashir that Egypt is arming rebel groups to topple his government.