Uganda and Kenya are utilizing regional trade routes for essential and refined fuel imports as conflict in Sudan disrupts oil export revenue for South Sudan.

The entities involved

• South Sudan →

  country in East Africa

  • The African National Congress's role in South Africa's transition is noted as informing South Sudan.09:51
  • South Sudan seeks UK support for peacebuilding and takes in Sudanese refugees, while also comparing its size to Texas and Georgia.01:35
• Sudan →

  country in Northeast Africa

  • Historical records from 1995 detail coordination and evacuations involving Sudan and Saudi Arabia.00:57
  • Conflict in Sudan has spread into South Darfur, and the UN Human Rights Council is investigating the situation.Sat 19:25
• Uganda →

  country in East Africa

  • President Yoweri Museveni oversees national guidance and development issues in Uganda.11:56
  • The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is fielding candidates in all Ugandan villages, and Richard Todwong has been named the party's secretary general.08:28

Related events

• A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.Oct 15
• Iluka's refinery in Western Australia is reducing overseas smelter reliance, with Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya identified as likely users.Oct 17
• The African Development Bank proposed constructing the Juba–Nimule road to improve infrastructure and trade between Uganda and South Sudan.Oct 15
• Exporting goods is bringing more dollars into Uganda.Oct 15
• Nimule serves as the main trade gateway between Uganda and South Sudan, with a committee assessing the border to improve revenue collection.Jul 26