KHARTOUM/CAIRO - The conflict shaking Sudan has dealt a crippling blow to the heart of the country's economy in the capital Khartoum, as well as disrupting internal trade routes, threatening imports and triggering a cash crunch. But the economy has been held back by decades of sanctions and international isolation, as well as deep corruption. Sidhom says his company's traders in Sudan have left Khartoum, and no drivers are willing to risk transporting their goods to the capital city. Sudan's central bank on Sunday said banks outside the capital were carrying out withdrawal and deposit transactions. The head of one Khartoum bank said he was trying to temporarily move the bank's headquarters outside the capital.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 04, 2023 10:03 UTC