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  1. Border areas between Sudan and South Sudan require cooperation for mutual benefit.
  2. The government of South Sudan has required goods passing through border points to be taxed.
  3. Nimule serves as the main trade gateway between Uganda and South Sudan, with a committee assessing the border to improve revenue collection.

Uganda and South Sudan propose Juba–Nimule road to boost bilateral trade

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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During a meeting in Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and South Sudanese officials discussed strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Uganda and South Sudan. Museveni proposed working with the African Development Bank to construct the Juba–Nimule road, alongside developing an electricity interconnection and establishing a one-stop border center.

From chimpreports.com

Why it matters

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Uganda’s annual exports to South Sudan are estimated to have grown from $500 million to $700 million. The proposed infrastructure improvements aim to eliminate trade barriers and facilitate the movement of goods and people across the shared border.

Nimule serves as the main trade gateway between Uganda and South Sudan, and the government of South Sudan requires goods passing through border points to be taxed.

From chimpreports.com

Who's involved

  • UgandaUganda, which proposed the infrastructure project to boost trade.
  • South SudanSouth Sudan, which participated in discussions on strengthening bilateral trade.
  • African Development BankAfrican Development Bank, proposed as the partner for road construction.
  • NimuleNimule, which functions as a critical trade gateway for Uganda.
  • JubaJuba, the capital of South Sudan, which is the destination of the proposed road.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • UgandaSpeculative

    Uganda might see an increase in exports to South Sudan, boosting trade revenue.

  • South SudanSpeculative

    South Sudan could benefit from increased bilateral trade and infrastructure cooperation.

  • African Development BankSpeculative

    The African Development Bank may secure new funding and projects through the road construction partnership.

  • NimuleSpeculative

    Nimule could experience increased trade volume and infrastructure investment at the border hub.

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