October 17 - 2020 ED DAMAZIN / EL GEDAREF / KHARTOUM / ADDIS ABABAThree border crossings between Sudan’s Blue Nile state and Ethiopia were officially re-opened on Friday, marking the resumption of trade exchange and border relations between the two countries. The sources clarified that Blue Nile state now has three official crossings with neighbouring Ethiopia, in addition to other unofficial ones. Sugar, cooking oil, coffee, soap, and perfumes from Ethiopia are sold at markets in Blue Nile state’s Geisan. The Wali (Governor) of Blue Nile state, Abdelrahman Noureldayem, stated that there are security measures in place for the resumption of cross-border trade. The Blue Nile contributes approximately 85 per cent to the volume of the main Nile River.

Source: Ethiopian News October 17, 2020 13:23 UTC