Cross-border trade between Sudan and Chad has surged after the reopening of the Adré border crossing, easing severe shortages of food and fuel in West Darfur, local officials and traders said.
Chadian authorities lifted the 12-day closure on November 10, allowing goods to resume flowing into markets in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur. Traders said the return of commercial traffic immediately stabilised prices of essential commodities that had spiked during the shutdown.
Tijani al-Tahir Karshoum, head of West Darfur’s civilian administration aligned with the Rapid Support Forces, said the crossing was a vital supply route for both West Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan. Previous closures, he said, had triggered sharp food shortages and price increases.
Authorities have formed a joint 20-member Sudan-Chad committee to address border issues and help prevent future disruptions.
The Adré crossing is the main channel for commercial goods, food supplies and humanitarian aid, including deliveries from the UN and international agencies. Its reopening has restored a crucial lifeline for communities hit by nearly two weeks of trade paralysis.
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