Tanzania makes u-turn to allow Ugandan sugar after President Suluhu's visit

Tanzania has made a change in mind and accepted Ugandans sugar into their market after being blocked for over three years of a trade dispute between the two countries. On Tuesday, Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived in Uganda for a two day official visit on President Museveni's invitation. The two leaders later held a tête-à-tête that was followed by official talks where they were joined by ministers and senior government officials to discuss bilateral, regional as well as international matters of interest to the two countries The two leaders later released a joint communiqué about what had transpired during the meeting. "It was further agreed that Uganda shall supply 10,000 tonnes to cover the sugar gap in the United Republic of Tanzania," the joint communiqué said in part. During the meeting, the two leaders also noted the growing trade between the two countries but also directed the responsible Ministers to immediately remove any outstanding non-tariff barriers in ...