40 other khat exporters were also banned temporarily, for letting third parties use their licences, while other 14 exporters' permits were cancelled for operating with unrenewed ones. By establishing a modern, integrated, and competitive export trade system, the ministry hoped to boost the country's foreign currency earnings. However, the implementation report for the previous eight months demonstrates that khat export performance hasn't been as predicted. To overcome the illegal activities in the khat trade, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration is introducing different measures. In addition, a national task force has been constituted to address the issues of khat export.

Source: Ethiopian News May 28, 2022 20:03 UTC